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.

“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.

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).

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

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).

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.

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.