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What metaphor would best describe the 2nd chapter?

• A storm is coming...

• The noose is tightening...

• The pressure is released...

• The last exit was missed...

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Why is Vladek’s reference to Walt Disney is an example of dramatic irony. Why is this amusing to Artie?

• Vladek did not know who Walt Disney was immediately.

• Vladek only knows one cartoonist: Walt Disney.

• Vladek thinks his son is better than Walt Disney.

• Vladek does not know that Walt Disney was rumored to be anti-Semitic.  

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How would you describe the relationship between Artie and Mala (pages 130-134)?

• loving

• defensive     

• understanding         

• indifferent

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On page 136, Richieu's old governess, Janina, refuses to help Vladek and Anja.  What reoccurring theme does this emphasize?

• Friends only remain loyal when money is on the line.

• During the Holocaust, many people refused to help the Jews.

• . Vladek and Anja were very lucky others helped them.

• Relationships are tested when lives are at stake.

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Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

• “In Hungary we could be free to walk the streets again, like humans” (151). 

• “ ‘It’s a miracle! How did you manage it’ ‘I’m a magician!’” (139).

• “‘He’ll join us on the train – Don’t worry!’ But, of course, we did worry” (155).

• Wrapped in foil, I kept it hidden there…it was my last treasure” (156).

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Which of the following is not an example of the internal struggle between survival instincts and suppressing religious beliefs.

• Characters wearing a pig mask.

• Vladek’s encounter with the school children.

• Speaking Yiddish in front of the smugglers.

• Vladek riding in the German official train car

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What is the most likely reason chapter 6 is titled, “Mouse Trap”?

• Aushwitz was where all Jews were ultimately trapped.

• After successfully hiding multiple times, Anja and Vladek are caught.

• This chapter is where the majority of the characters get caught.

• Vladek and Anja devised a plan to turn the tables and catch a Nazi.

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How would you best describe the relationship between Anja and Vladek?

• Loving, Kind, but Deceitful

• Devious, Secretive, yet Sweet

• Respectful, Loving, yet Challenging

• Wonderful, Fairytale-like, and Miraculous

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Why do you think the images her are drawn so grainy?

• Because Art Spiegleman got a little lazy

• Because it helps reinforce the feeling of a dream

• Because it's night

• Because it's supposed to be creepy

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In the image, who is talking over Vladek in his dream?

• His god

• His uncle

• His grandfather

• His son

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