Maus chapter 5 & 6

Front

What language did Anja tutor Mrs. Motonowa's son?

Back

German

Front

Why do Vladek and Mala return to New York City (Rego Park)?

Back

Vladek is sick and doesn't trust the doctors in Florida.

Front

What part of speech is 'big' in the sentence: 'They wanted a house with a big porch'?

Back

Adjective

Front

What part of speech is 'Everyone' in the sentence: 'Everyone was happy to see the young man return home safely'?

Back

Pronoun

Front

What inference can be made from Vladek's reaction: 'Let the Germans have a little what they did to the Jews'?

Back

Vladek does not feel any sympathy for any of the Germans.

Front

Define the term 'inference'.

Back

A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

Front

What is the significance of Vladek's character in 'Maus'?

Back

Vladek represents the struggles of survival and the impact of trauma.

Front

Explain the concept of 'survivor's guilt' as it relates to Vladek.

Back

Survivor's guilt is the feeling of guilt for surviving when others did not, which Vladek experiences.

Front

What role does memory play in 'Maus'?

Back

Memory serves as a narrative device that shapes the story and reveals the trauma of the Holocaust.

Front

Identify a theme present in chapters 5 and 6 of 'Maus'.

Back

The theme of loss and the impact of war on personal relationships.