Maus Vol. 1 Chapter 5

What is the main theme of chapter 5 in Maus 1?

• The importance of friendship and loyalty

• The impact of climate change on the environment

• The history of World War II

• The impact of the Holocaust on survivors and their families

What significant events occur in chapter 5?

• The significant events in chapter 5 include a birthday party, a wedding, and a family reunion.

• In chapter 5, Vladek and Anja go on a vacation, buy a new house, and adopt a pet.

• Chapter 5 is mainly about Vladek's successful business ventures, his rise to fame, and his luxurious lifestyle.

• The significant events in chapter 5 include the deportation of Vladek and Anja to Auschwitz, their separation upon arrival, and Vladek's struggle to survive in the concentration camp.

How does Artie's relationship with his father change in this chapter?

• Becomes stronger

• Becomes strained

• Remains unchanged

• Becomes distant

What role does the setting play in chapter 5?

• The setting in chapter 5 influences the tone, atmosphere, and characters' actions.

• The setting in chapter 5 has no impact on the story

• The setting in chapter 5 only affects the weather

• The setting in chapter 5 is irrelevant to the characters' emotions

Identify the two details from chapter 5 that support the following inference: Vladek was losing his memory before he died.

• He calls Mala, "Anja."

• He forgets that he has a son.

• He gets lost going to his bank.

• He thinks that he is back in Poland.

• He calls his son Art, "Richieu."

What is Vladek's response to reading the comic book he finds?

• He is sad because of his memories, but is glad that Artie is getting it out of his system.

• He is extremely angry and yells at Artie

• He really doesn't read it, he simply throws it out.

• He reads it and is moved so he sends it to a publisher

Why does Mala state, "Anja must have been a SAINT! No wonder she killed herself. (122)

• She says this because Art is so difficult to handle.

• She says this because Vladek is so difficult to handle.

• She says this because Art married a French woman.

• She says this because she is jealous of Anja.