Maus Chapter 4

Which of the following is not a reoccurring motif (theme) in Maus?

• survival

• charity

• family relationships

• dominance

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Which of the following does not provide evidence that Anja's family felt comfortable?

• "It was still very luxurious" (74).

• "I've dominated a lot to 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).

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What is the meaning of the word vacated?

• moved-in

• emptied

• rich

• dirty

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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.

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

• "I started to trade gold and jewelry. It was easier to hide than clothing" (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 got even less space, but father-in-law and Wolfe had a little influence" (82).

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Which of the following is the most prevalent (common) theme developing in Maus?

• It is possible to survive against overwhelming odds with perseverance.

• Money can always get individuals out of any difficult situation.

• When people go hungry, businesses become difficult to carry on.

• Bribery is the key component to surviving injustice.

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"Our Jewish committee is helping those murderers. God knows what will happen to us at the stadium!" (88). The author includes this statement to mostly emphasize:

• fear of the gas chambers at the concentration camps

• anger at the Nazis for relocating Jews in their city

• distrust felt with the Jewish committee leaders and their Nazi cooperation

• indecision among Jews about what to do or who to listen to

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"To go it was no good, but, not to go- it was also no good" (88). What is the source of their confliction?

• They did not trust the Nazis, but they needed legal documents.

• They trusted the Gemeinde, but they didn't trust the Nazis.

• They did not want to to to the stadium, but they needed food and clothing coupons.

• They knew the same proceedings went by in other towns, but they were skeptical.

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Why does the author choose to alternate images of the past and present as Vladek describes the situation with Richieu?

• It emphasizes the anger Anja has over the idea of giving Richieu up.

• It shows how the situation with Richieu still affects Vladek.

• It contrasts how Richiedu's life was before and after the war.

• It demonstrates the conflict Vladek felt in the past.

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Which sentence best supports the idea that the Holocaust has impacted Vladek in a way that affects his relationship with his son and Mala?

• "My father's worn out. He's taking a nap" (92).

• "Please, dad, if you don't keep your story chronological, I'll neve get it straight" (82).

• "He's more attached to things than to people" (93).

• "Forget I said anything! Just come sit with me, I have to pedal" (73).

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