Maus Ch. 2-3

What words best characterize Vladek? 

• awkward and mean
• accommodating and helpful
• friendly and shy
• strong-minded and organized

What was the conspiracy that Anja Was supposedly involved In?

• Helping Jews escape to Poland

• Writing for The Fenced Guest newspaper

• Translating Communist Documents

• Helping Nazi Officials Plan A Coup

What did Vladek receive from the Polish Government?

• Money

• A Draft Notice

• Death Warrent

• An invitation to a POW camp

Why is the Parshas Truma so significant to Vladek? (choose all that apply)

• It was when he was released from prison.

• It was when he married Anja.

• It was when Art was born.

• His grandfather died on that day

Which of the following of Vladek’s qualities are not highlighted in Chapter 3?

•  cleanliness
• hard work
• intelligence
• understanding

What does the following quote from Vladek reveal about his character: “Finish at least what’s on your plate!”?

• Anja was a lenient mother.

• Anja did not cook well, and she gave large servings.

• Vladek was a strict father who does not like to waste

• Vladek is traumatized from his experiences during the Holocaust.

What is the most likely reason Vladek threw away Artie’s coat?

• He always hated the coat.
• The coat brings negative memories.
• He wants the best for his son.
• He knew Artie would not do it himself.

Which of the following methods did Vladek’s father not do to keep him and his brother from the army?

• starvation
• sleep deprivation
• dehydration
• teeth pulling

What is an example of internal conflict Vladek faces?

• Deciding whether or not to kill soldiers during the war

• Arguing with Mala over quality of meals

• Arguing with Artie over finishing food

• Choosing whether or not to send Anja to the sanitarium

How does the German officer know that Vladek is not used to physical labor?

• Vladek had more money than the rest of the prisoners.

• Vladek had dainty and unmarked hands.

• Vladek told him he had no experience in German.

• Vladek struggled with cleaning the stable in the short amount of time.