Maus Ch. 3 & 4

Why is the Parshas Truma so significant to Vladek?

• It was when he was released from prison.
• It was when he married Anja.
• It was when Art was born.
• All of the above.

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At the end of chapter 4, Vladek's wife was upset because?

• He was more attached to objects than people
• He still had Anja's things and that made her jealous.
• The house was messy because he keeps everything
• She didn't want to be in the marriage anymore

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What did the Nazis do to the men that Vladek's father-in-law worked with?

• They were shot
• They hung them
• They moved them to a different city
• Nothing happened

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What happens to Vladek while he is in the war?

• He gets shot.
• He dies.
• He gets captured.
• He gets a medal of honor.

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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.

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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.

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How many teeth did Vladek's father pull out to escape the Russian Army?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 17

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Why didn't Vladek go to the army the first year he could?

• He missed his appointment with the commander.

• He was busy getting married to Anja and having a honeymoon.

• His father made him sick so they wouldn't take him.

• His mother had cancer and he stayed to take care of her.

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Why does Vladek shoot a tree?

• It's a Nazi soldier in disguise

• So his commander won't yell at him

• To warm up the gun

• Because he's bored

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How many languages does Vladek speak?

• at least 3

• two

• at least five

• one

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