M3:U1:Mid-Unit Assessment

On page 73, panel 4, what does Vladek’s statement about Art and Mala, below, reveal about his character? (RL.8.3)

“You and Mala! You both think money grows on bushes. I’ll fix it myself.”

• He is independent and anxious about money.

• He is unloving and disrespectful towards his family.

• He is doting and gracious towards his family.

• He avoids work and wants others to do it for him.

Vladek uses the expression, “Pssh,” on page 73, panel 8. How does this expression impact the tone of his statement? (RL.8.4)

•   It creates an exciting tone.

•   It creates a relaxed tone.

•   It creates a condescending tone.

•   It creates a disinterested tone.

What is the meaning of the figurative phrase “like lightning” as it is used on page 76, panel 7? (RL.8.4)

•   very brightly

•   quite quickly

•   quite dangerously

•   very painfully

What incident provokes Vladek to keep his son Richieu with him on page 81? (RL.8.3)

•   Vladek’s family refused to part with Richieu.

•   Vladek’s family did not trust Ilzecki.

•   Richieu wanted to stay with his mother.

•   Richieu did not play well with Ilzecki’s son.

How does the scene described on page 91 provoke Vladek’s father to make a decision? (RL.8.3)

•   When he learns that cousin Mordecai will be at the inspection tables, he decides to go to the stadium and pass through.

•   When he sees Fela is sent “to the left” with her four children, he decides to stay on the “good side” with Vladek, Anja, and Richieu.

•   When he learns that cousin Mordecai will be at the inspection tables, he decides not to go to the stadium and to hide at home instead.

•   When he sees Fela is sent “to the left” with her four children, he decides to leave the “good side” and instead join his daughter.