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Who is Vladek?

• A former Nazi

• The handyman at the building Artie lives in.

• Artie's Father

• A survivor of the Holocaust

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What does Vladek think about Artie's friends after they left him behind when he fell off his skateboard?

• He is happy his son has friends

• They are true friends

• Artie should make up with them

• They can't be trusted

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Who is Anja?

• Artie's friend

• Vladek's first wife

• Artie's mother

• The neighbor

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What happened to Artie's mother?

• She committed suicide

• She divorced Vladek and moved away

• She died from an incurable illness

• Nothing, she still lives with his father

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Who is Mala?

• Vladek's second wife

• Artie's mother

• Vladek's ex-girlfriend from Poland

• The puppy Vladek had as a child

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Do Mala and Vladek get along?

• Yes

• No

• No, they tend to argue a lot

• When he takes her on walks they do.

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How long has it been since Artie last visited his father?

• Almost 2 years

• 4 years

• A long time

• A week

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Why is Vladek reluctant to talk about his life in Poland?

• He doesn't remember

• No one wants to hear those stories

• Because he lived in Germany not Poland

• He doesn't want to revisit his memories of the war/concentration camp

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What do the numbers tattooed on Vladek's arm mean?

• Phone number from Poland

• Social Security number

• They are from the concentration camp

• His first wife's birthday

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Who is Lucia Greenberg?

• Vladek's ex-girlfriend from his time in Poland

• Another survivor of the Holocaust

• Artie's wife

• She is not mentioned in the story

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