Chapter 1 Maus Quiz

What are the key elements of Holocaust representation in graphic novels?

• Lack of emotional impact

• Minimal use of historical references

• Visual storytelling, symbolism, historical accuracy, and emotional impact

• Use of bright colors and cheerful imagery

What artistic choices does the author make in Maus to depict the characters and settings?

• Realistic human characters and detailed, colorful settings

• Cartoonish characters and elaborate, ornate settings

• No specific artistic choices for characters and settings

• Anthropomorphic animals for characters and stark, minimalist style for settings

How does the use of black and white imagery in Maus impact the reader's understanding of the story?

• It emphasizes the themes of oppression and survival.

• It makes the story difficult to follow

• It creates a sense of joy and happiness

• It has no impact on the reader's understanding

How does the trauma experienced by the characters in Chapter 1 shape their actions and relationships?

• It has no impact on their actions or relationships

• The trauma makes them more rational and calm

• It causes them to react in certain ways and influences their interactions with others.

• They completely forget about the trauma

What role does trauma play in shaping the characters' perspectives and behaviors in Chapter 1 of Maus?

• Leading to a decrease in their emotions

• Causing them to become more rational and logical

• Having no impact on the characters

• Influencing their actions, emotions, and relationships

The stationary bike that Vladek rides in Chapter 1 is an example of _________

• allusion

• extended metaphor

• juxtaposition

• imagery

• paradox

The SHEIK that is referenced in Chapter 1 is a(n)______ that represents_______

• metaphor, exotic Latin-lover like Romaticism

• allusion, exotic Latin-lover like Romanticism

• paradox, exotic Latin-lover like Romaticism

• allusion, a dark past

• allusion, a bright future

What impact does the author's choice of black and white imagery have on the tone of Maus?

• It creates a cheerful and optimistic tone

• It has no impact on the tone of the story

• It sets a somber and serious tone, reflecting the gravity of the Holocaust

• It makes the story confusing and difficult to follow

The saw that Vladek uses in the Prologue symbolizes

• determination and persistence

• obstinance and inflexibilty

• open-mindedness

• frustration and unhappiness

Anti-Semitism means________

• against Hitler

• Jewish traditions

• hatred/prejudice/

  racism against Jews

• followers of Judaism

• against Jewish/Hebrew culture