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

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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.

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

• Becomes stronger

• Becomes strained

• Remains unchanged

• Becomes distant

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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

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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."

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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

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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.

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