Maus Ch. 5-6 Quiz

Which of the following is most likely the reason Chapter 5 is titled “Mouse Holes”

• Vladek and Artie argue about where their money should be kept.

• The worst concentration camps are the size of mouse holes.

• The Jews are forced to go into hiding and store food. 

• The Nazis go through hiding places looking for food.

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“Prisoner on the Hell Planet” is the only present-day representation we see of Anja.  In her brief presence, how is her personality similar in both the past and present?

• In both, she is dependent (she relies) on others.

• In both, she is resourceful.

• In both, she is focused on survival.

• In both, she is focused on money.

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Which of the following provides evidence for the conflict of man vs. nature?

• “The Gestapo came that afternoon”(113).

• “At that time, it wasn’t anymore families.  It was everybody to take for himself” (114).

• “He was a millionaire, but even this didn’t save him his life” (115).

• “No, it’s only wood. But chewing it feels a little like eating food” (123).

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What is probably NOT one of the reasons Artie decided to include the anecdote (a short, amusing story) on page 119 regarding the cake with laundry soap?

• to show how long it has been since they had seen any luxuries such as cake

• to show how important it is to always check where food comes from

• to show how Pesach was also a kombinator and looked constantly out for himself

• to provide a bit of humor

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One of the themes of the book is “Friendship and family relationships are tested when lives are at stake”. Which of the following provides evidence of this theme?

• “He may be an informer.  The safest thing would be to kill him” (113).

• “What had we to do? We took pity on him” (113).

• “It wasn’t anymore families. It was everybody to take care for himself” (114).

• “Anja and I saw her father at the window.  He was tearing his hair and crying” (115).

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In this chapter, Richieu's old governess, Janina, refuses to help Vladek and Anja.  What recurring theme does this emphasize?

• Friends only remain loyal when money is on the line.

• During the Holocaust, many people refused to help the Jews.

• Vladek and Anja were very lucky others helped them.

• Relationships are tested when lives are at stake.

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What is the most likely reason chapter 6 is titled, “Mouse Trap”?

• Auschwitz was where all Jews were ultimately trapped.

• After successfully hiding multiple times, Anja and Vladek are caught.

• This chapter is where the majority of the characters get caught.

• Vladek and Anja devised a plan to turn the tables and catch a Nazi.

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