Maus Chapter 4

"Our Jewish committee is helping those murderers. God knows what will happen to us at the stadium!" (88). The author includes this statement to mostly emphasize:

• fear of the gas chambers at the concentration camps

• anger at the Nazis for relocating Jews in their city

• distrust felt with the Jewish committee leaders and their Nazi cooperation

• indecision among Jews about what to do or who to listen to

Which sentence best supports the idea that the Holocaust has impacted Vladek in a way that affects his relationship with his son and Mala?

• "My father's worn out. He's taking a nap" (92).

• "Please, dad, if you don't keep your story chronological, I'll neve get it straight" (82).

• "He's more attached to things than to people" (93).

• "Forget I said anything! Just come sit with me, I have to pedal" (73).

Which of the following is the most prevalent (common) theme developing in Maus?

• It is possible to survive against overwhelming odds with perseverance.

• Money can always get individuals out of any difficult situation.

• When people go hungry, businesses become difficult to carry on.

• Bribery is the key component to surviving injustice.

Which of the following does not provide evidence for the motif (reoccurring theme) of bribery/betrayal in Maus?

• "I started to trade gold and jewelry. It was easier to hide than clothing" (84).

• "Visit a friend of mine who owns a tin shop. I think the overseer can be bribed" (78).

• "If you want to stay alive, go back inside" (79).

• "People got even less space, but father-in-law and Wolfe had a little influence" (82).

"To go it was no good, but, not to go- it was also no good" (88). What is the source of their confliction?

• They did not trust the Nazis, but they needed legal documents.

• They trusted the Gemeinde, but they didn't trust the Nazis.

• They did not want to to to the stadium, but they needed food and clothing coupons.

• They knew the same proceedings went by in other towns, but they were skeptical.

Why does the author choose to alternate images of the past and present as Vladek describes the situation with Richieu?

• It emphasizes the anger Anja has over the idea of giving Richieu up.

• It shows how the situation with Richieu still affects Vladek.

• It contrasts how Richiedu's life was before and after the war.

• It demonstrates the conflict Vladek felt in the past.

Which of the following is not a reoccurring motif (theme) in Maus?

• survival

• charity

• family relationships

• dominance

Which of the following provides the most guilt and regret for Vladek?

• His father joining his sister on the "bad side".

• Being forced to turn in Anja's grandparents.

• Watching the people who helped him hang.

• Richieu's death and being unable to protect him earlier.

What is the meaning of the word vacated?

• moved-in

• emptied

• rich

• dirty

Which of the following does not provide evidence that Anja's family felt comfortable?

• "It was still very luxurious" (74).

• "I've dominated a lot to the Gemeinde [...] so we get a little extra" (75).

• "How long can savings last?" (76).

• "The family wants to live the way it did before the war!" (76).