Maus 1: My Father Bleeds History Chapter 4 Assessment

​Maus 1: My Father Bleeds History.

Mid Unit 1: Assessment

Instruction

In this assessment, you will answer questions about dialogue, word choice, and tone in Chapter 4 of Maus I.

Multiple Choice

On page 73, panel 4, what does Vladek’s !atement about Art and Mala,

below, reveal about his character? (RL.8.3)

“You and Mala! You both think money grows on bushes. I’ll fix it myself.”

• He is unloving and disrespectful towards his family.

• He is doting and gracious towards his family.

• He is independent and anxious about money.

• He avoids work and wants others to do it for him.

Multiple Choice

Vladek uses the expression, “Pssh,” on page 73, panel 8. How does this

expression impact the tone of his !atement? (RL.8.4)

• It creates a condescending tone.

• It creates a relaxed tone.

• It creates a disintere!ed tone.

• It creates an exciting tone.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the figurative phrase “like lightning” as it is used on

page 76, panel 7? (RL.8.4)

• very painfully

• quite quickly

• very brightly

• quite dangerously

Multiple Choice

What incident provokes Vladek to keep his son Richieu with him on page 81?

(RL.8.3)

• Richieu did not play well with Ilzecki’s son.

• Vladek’s family did not tru! Ilzecki.

• Vladek’s family refused to part with Richieu.

• Richieu wanted to !ay with his mother.

Multiple Choice

How does the scene described on page 91 provoke Vladek’s father to make a

decision? (RL.8.3)

• When he sees Fela is sent “to the left” with her four children, he decides

  to leave the “good side” and in!ead join his daughter.

• When he sees Fela is sent “to the left” with her four children, he decides

  to !ay on the “good side” with Vladek, Anja, and Richieu.

• When he learns that cousin Mordecai will be at the inspection tables, he

  decides not to go to the !adium and to hide at home in!ead.

• When he learns that cousin Mordecai will be at the inspection tables, he

  decides to go to the !adium and pass through.

Fill in the Blanks

What is the consequence of Vladek’s father’s decision? What does this reveal

about Vladek’s father’s character? Write two sentences. (RL.8.3)

Fill in the Blanks

How would you describe the tone the author’s words create on page 93,

panel 8, when Mala says: “Wait! Put everything back, exactly like it was, or

I’ll never hear the end of it!” What does this reveal about Mala’s character?

What evidence makes you think so? (RL.8.1, RL.8.3, RL.8.4)

In your response be sure to include the following:

• A description of the tone that Mala’s !atement creates

• Evidence from the text that supports your description of Mala’s tone

• An explanation of what the !atement reveals about Mala’s character