Maus II Ch 1 & 2 Review

Front

How does Vladek make contact with Anja while in Auschwitz?

Back

He passes notes to her through a friend.

Front

Why does Yidl not like Vladek?

Back

He says that Vladek is a capitalist and not skilled as a tinsmith.

Front

What does the Polish priest tell Vladek in the concentration camp that gives him hope and renewed life?

Back

The tattoo on his arm totals 18, which means life.

Front

What was a 'Blocksperre'?

Back

Prisoners could not leave the room.

Front

What lie does Vladek tell in Chapter 1?

Back

That he had a heart attack.

Front

What is the significance of the number 18 in the context of Vladek's tattoo?

Back

It symbolizes life, as 18 is associated with the Hebrew word 'chai' meaning life.

Front

What role does friendship play in Vladek's survival during the Holocaust?

Back

Friendship provides emotional support and practical assistance, such as passing notes.

Front

How does Vladek's character reflect the impact of trauma on survivors?

Back

Vladek exhibits behaviors of mistrust and resourcefulness, shaped by his experiences.

Front

What does the term 'Auschwitz' represent in the context of the Holocaust?

Back

Auschwitz is a notorious concentration and extermination camp symbolizing the horrors of the Holocaust.

Front

How does Art Spiegelman use animals to represent different nationalities in 'Maus'?

Back

Jews are depicted as mice, Germans as cats, and Poles as pigs, illustrating predator-prey relationships.