Ch. 4 Maus

What is one of the reasons Vladek is so frugal with money?

• He enjoys saving money for future investments.

• His experiences during the Holocaust taught him to be resourceful.

• He is trying to teach Artie a lesson about financial responsibility.

• He dislikes spending money on unnecessary things.

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On page 73, Vladek says, “You and Mala, you both think money grows on bushes.” What does this reveal about his character?

• He is frustrated by the way others manage money.

• He believes Mala and Artie are greedy.

• He wants Artie to take better care of him.

• He enjoys controlling how money is spent.

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How does Vladek react when Artie buys a new recorder?

• He is happy that Artie is documenting his story.

• He criticizes Artie for wasting money.

• He offers to buy Artie an even better one.

• He refuses to continue the interview.

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On page 76, Vladek describes how his father-in-law took all his valuables from the bank safe. What does this moment symbolize?

• The increasing danger for Jewish families.

• The family's growing financial success.

• The idea that money could protect them.

• The belief that the war would end soon.

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What lesson about survival does Vladek’s story illustrate?

• The ability to think quickly and adapt is crucial.

• Strength is more important than intelligence.

• Only those with powerful connections can survive.

• Trusting others is the key to success.

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On page 80, Vladek recalls, “He survived me my life that time.” What does this reveal about his experience during the war?

• Survival often depended on small acts of kindness.

• He was lucky to escape when others did not.

• He did not fully appreciate the danger at the time.

• He owed his survival entirely to his own skills.

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How does Vladek manage to avoid being sent away by the Nazis at one point?

• He bribes an officer.

• He claims to have a valuable skill.

• He hides in a secret compartment.

• He disguises himself as a German soldier.

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On page 88, a Nazi officer tells a group of Jews, “No need for alarm—it’s only a matter of inspecting your documents and stamping to protect you as citizens.” What is ironic about this statement?

• The Nazis were actually helping the Jewish people.

• The "protection" was actually a way to mark Jews for deportation.

• The Jews were given new identities to escape.

• The officer was secretly working against the Nazi regime.

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What is one major theme emphasized in this chapter?

• The importance of seeking revenge.

• The impact of trauma on future generations.

• The belief that history never repeats itself.

• The idea that luck is the only factor in survival.

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The chapter is titled “The Noose Tightens.” What does this phrase symbolize in the context of Vladek’s experiences? Support your answer with examples from the text.

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