Maus Chapter 6

Why does Artie say Vladek is "like a racist caricature of the miserly old Jew"?

• He makes Mala wear Anja's clothes
• He saves napkins from restaurants so he doesn't have to buy
• He doesn't like giving Mala money
• All of the above

On page 149, Vladek passes some children playing, and they all recognize that he is a Jew and run away in terror. This is an example of...

• normal behavior
• the influence of German propaganda
• a childish fear of mice
• Post-traumatic stress disorder 

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

• Friends only remain loyal when money is on the line.
• Polish people did not have any help during the war.
• It is better to give than to receive.
• Relationships are tested when lives are at risk.

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

• Every single Jew was ultimately trapped.
• After successfully hiding multiple times, Anja and Vladek are finally caught.
• This chapter is where the majority of the characters get caught.
• Vladek and Anja devised a plan to catch a Nazi.

Why is it ironic that Vladek and Anja are "happy" with their conditions? (pg. 148)

• They are happy with their conditions, even though they live in a small, dark cellar with rats.
• They are happy with their conditions, although they are clean and well fed.
• They are happy with their conditions, but Mrs. Montonowa is cruel to them.
• None of these

On page 132 Mala said that Vladek uses paper towels from restrooms so he won't have to buy napkins or tissues. Why does Vladek do this?

• Vladek thinks Artie should buy his paper towels, napkins, and tissues for him.
• Vladek is too poor to buy paper products. 
• When hiding during the war, Vladek eats and uses whatever he could find or was given. Vladek continues to act like this (in survival mode) way after the war into old age. The war changed Vladek's personality.
• Vladek won't buy items he thinks Mala wants to use - just to be mean to her

At the end of Chapter 6, why does Artie call Vladek a "murderer"?

• Vladek murdered Anja
• Vladek killed someone Artie knew
• Vladek burnt memories of Anna
• Vladek turned to the Nazis

How do Vladek and Anja get captured? 

• A child sees them. 
• They get caught with Jewish valuables.
• A family member tells the Germans about them.
• The smuggler calls the Gestapo and alerts them.

How could you describe Mala and Vladek's relationship in the end of the story? 

• Loving and devoted
• Caring and trusting
• Angry and frustrated
• Bored and forgetful