What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank Quiz

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Why does Mark not believe that it is possible to imagine him as non-Jewish, for the purposes of the Anne Frank game? (from Part 6)

He does not think you can imagine someone as anything other than what they are.

Judaism is so central to his sense of identity that he cannot imagine his life as anything else.

His marriage is too important to his sense of identity, and not being Jewish would mean not being married to Lauren.

As an Orthodox Jew, he simply looks too stereotypically Jewish.

What is the significance of Mark's comment about Russian immigrants in Israel? (from Part 2)

It shows how he and the narrator fundamentally disagree about what it means to be Jewish.

It shows how he believes you can only be Jewish if you're born Jewish.

It shows how he is prejudiced against immigrants.

It shows how politically astute he is.

As Orthodox Jews, Mark and Lauren are generally not allowed to touch one another in public. Why is it important that Mark reaches out to touch Lauren's hand while they play the Anne Frank game? (from Part 6)

It shows how he no longer cares about the laws of Orthodox Judaism.

It demonstrates the emotional openness of their relationship.

It is an attempt on his part to seem warm and caring to her while she deliberates.

It represents Mark finally giving Lauren the physical intimacy she has been longing for.

Why does Mark believe that following Jewish law makes his marriage to Lauren better? (from Part 4)

Jewish relationships are inherently superior to secular relationships.

Having clearly defined relationships removes the pains of ambiguity.

Judaism has a lot of specific rules for developing good relationships.

Jewish husbands and wives must live in Israel, not the United States.

What is the significance behind Deb mocking the narrator by calling him "Mr. Liberal Open-Minded"? (from Part 2)

She thinks you cannot be liberal and Jewish at the same time.

She believes that he can be a hypocrite when it comes to his supposed liberal beliefs.

She is not sure why he considers himself to be open-minded.

She disagrees with his politically liberal beliefs.