Maus Chapter 4

Front

Which of the following is not a reoccurring motif (theme) in Maus? survival, charity, family relationships, dominance

Back

charity

Front

Which of the following does not provide evidence that Anja's family felt comfortable? Options: "It was still very luxurious" (74)., "I've dominated a lot to the Gemeinde [...] so we get a little extra" (75)., "How long can savings last?" (76)., "The family wants to live the way it did before the war!" (76).

Back

"How long can savings last?" (76).

Front

vacated

Back

emptied

Front

What provides the most guilt and regret for Vladek?

Back

Richieu's death and being unable to protect him earlier.

Front

Which of the following does not provide evidence for the motif of bribery/betrayal in Maus?
Options:
1. "I started to trade gold and jewelry. It was easier to hide than clothing" (84).
2. "Visit a friend of mine who owns a tin shop. I think the overseer can be bribed" (78).
3. "If you want to stay alive, go back inside" (79).
4. "People got even less space, but father-in-law and Wolfe had a little influence" (82).

Back

"I started to trade gold and jewelry. It was easier to hide than clothing" (84).

Front

What is the most prevalent theme in Maus?

Back

It is possible to survive against overwhelming odds with perseverance.

Front

"Our Jewish committee is helping those murderers. God knows what will happen to us at the stadium!" (88). The author includes this statement to mostly emphasize:

Back

distrust felt with the Jewish committee leaders and their Nazi cooperation

Front

What is the source of their confliction in the quote: "To go it was no good, but, not to go- it was also no good" (88)?

Back

They did not trust the Nazis, but they needed legal documents.

Front

Why does the author choose to alternate images of the past and present as Vladek describes the situation with Richieu?

Back

It shows how the situation with Richieu still affects Vladek.

Front

Which sentence best supports the idea that the Holocaust has impacted Vladek in a way that affects his relationship with his son and Mala?

Back

"He's more attached to things than to people" (93).