Maus Final Assessment

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

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

• He is unloving and disrespectful towards his family.

• He is doting and gracious towards his family.

• He is independent and anxious about money.

• 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?

• It creates a condescending tone.

  
  

  (Condescending - having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority; talking as if you're above or better than someone)

• It creates a confusing tone.

• It creates a disinterested tone

• It creates an exciting tone.

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

• a.

  very painfully

• b.

  quite quickly

• c.

  very brightly

• d.

  quite dangerously

What incident provokes Vladek to keep his son Richieu with him on page 81?

b.

Vladek’s family did not trust Ilzecki.

c.

Vladek’s family refused to part with Richieu.

• a.

  Richieu did not play well with Ilzecki’s son.

• b.

  Vladek’s family did not trust Ilzecki.

• .

  Vladek’s family refused to part with Richieu.

• Richieu wanted to stay with his mother.

How does the scene described on page 91 provoke Vladek’s father to make a decision?

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• a.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

• b.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

• c.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

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

What does Vladek's father's decision reveal about him? Explain how he demonstrates this trait.

STEM: Vladek's father's decision to ___________ reveals that he is _____________ because ______________.

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How would you describe the tone the author’s words create on page 93, panel 8, when Mala says:

“Wait! Put everything back, exactly like it was, or I’ll never hear the end of it!”

What does this reveal about Mala’s character? What evidence supports this inference?

------- TONE OPTIONS: happy, sad, worried, anxious

STEM: When Mala tells Artie, "“Wait! Put everything back, exactly like it was, or I’ll never hear the end of it!” her tone is ________________ because __________________. This shows that she is ________ that Vladek will _____________ because ___________________.

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On page 89, panel 2, Vladek's father says to him, "I need your advice, Vladek. Should I go to the stadium on Wednesday or hide home?"

Vladek's family and friends often come to him for advice. What does this reveal about how they view him? (What are his character traits?) Select ALL of the possible answers.

• This reveals that they view Vladek as intelligent

• This reveals that they view Vladek as someone that only thinks about himself

• This reveals that they view Vladek as trustworthy

• This reveals that they view Vladek as some sort of God or all-knowing larger-than-life character.