from Maus

Front

What language did the mice/Jews speak so the Poles didn't understand?

Back

Yiddish

Front

What was the personal motive for the author to write Maus?

Back

His desire to tell his parent's story.

Front

What is a speech balloon?

Back

A graphic used to convey speech in a comic, or picture.

Front

What is the name of the family in Maus?

Back

Spielgelmans

Front

Who were the Spigelmans trying to use to escape the Nazis?

Back

Smugglers.

Front

What is the significance of Yiddish in Maus?

Back

It represents the cultural identity of the Jewish characters.

Front

How does Art Spiegelman depict different nationalities in Maus?

Back

Through the use of animals to represent different groups (e.g., mice for Jews, cats for Germans).

Front

What role does the graphic novel format play in Maus?

Back

It combines visual art with storytelling to convey complex historical themes.

Front

What historical event does Maus primarily focus on?

Back

The Holocaust.

Front

What is the relationship between Art Spiegelman and Vladek Spiegelman?

Back

Art is Vladek's son, and their relationship is central to the narrative.