Maus Chapter 3-4 Quiz

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.

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 the quality of meals.

• Arguing with Artie over finishing food.

• Avoiding the draft due to his father's pressure.

Which of the following DOES NOT show evidence of a survival skill Vladek utilized?

• "I answered in German and his partner stopped him from beating me" (49).

• "I'll be clean! And I'll feel warm all day by comparison" (53).

• "I had cigarettes to trade for food" (54).

• "The next day we were given shovels and picks" (55).

Which of the following of Vladek's qualities ARE NOT highlighted in Chapter 3?

• cleanliness

• hard work

• intelligence

• understanding

Which of the following DOES NOT provide evidence that Anja's family felt comfortable?

• "It was still very luxurious" (74).

• "I've donated a lot of 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).

Which of the following provides the most guilt and regret for Vladek?

• His father joining his sister on the "bad side"

• Being forced to turn in Anja's grandparents

• Watching the people who helped him hang

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

Which of the following does not provide evidence for the theme of bribery/betrayal in Maus?

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

• "Visit a friend of mine who owns a tin shop. I think the overseer can be bribed" (78).

• "If you want to stay alive, go back inside" (79).

• "People get even less space, but father-in-law and Wolfe had a little influence" (82).