Maus II Ch 1 & 2 Review

Front

What does Art think might have been "presumptuous" of himself?

Back

Writing a book about the Holocaust.

Front

How does Vladek make contact with Anja while in Auschwitz?

Back

He passes notes to her through a friend.

Front

What is a Kapo?

Back

A supervisor in the concentration camps.

Front

What conflict does Maus II begin with?

Back

Art trying to decide how to draw Francoise.

Front

What camp was Anja in?

Back

Birkenau.

Front

What is the significance of Art's relationship with his father, Vladek?

Back

It reflects the complexities of survivor's guilt and the impact of trauma on family dynamics.

Front

How does the graphic novel format enhance the storytelling in Maus II?

Back

It visually represents the horrors of the Holocaust, making the narrative more impactful.

Front

What role does memory play in Maus II?

Back

Memory serves as a central theme, illustrating how past experiences shape identity and relationships.

Front

How does Art Spiegelman depict the different nationalities in Maus?

Back

He uses animals to represent different nationalities, such as Jews as mice and Germans as cats.

Front

What is the importance of the title 'Maus'?

Back

It symbolizes the dehumanization experienced during the Holocaust, as well as the survival of the Jewish people.