Vladek's Life and Experiences

The video narrates the story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of World War II. It begins with his early life and marriage to Anya, highlighting their struggles during the Nazi invasion. Vladek's experiences as a prisoner of war, his escape attempts, and the tragic losses his family endured are detailed. The narrative also touches on the betrayal that led to their capture and separation. The video concludes with a teaser for the next volume, promising more insights into Vladek's survival journey.

Who is Art Spiegelman visiting in the 1970s?

• His father Vladek

• His mother Anya

• His cousin Haskell

• His friend Orbach

What was Vladek's profession before World War II?

• A factory worker

• A teacher

• A comic book writer

• A textile seller

How did Vladek and Anya's relationship begin?

• They were introduced by friends

• They met at a party

• They met through work

• They met through family connections

What major event happened on February 14, 1937, in Vladek's life?

• He got married to Anya

• He started a new job

• He was drafted into the army

• He moved to a new city

What was the reason for the police raid on Vladek and Anya's home?

• They were hiding Jewish refugees

• They were suspected of espionage

• Anya was involved with communists

• Vladek was trading illegally

What did Vladek see on the train trip to the sanitarium that was shocking?

• A fire

• A protest

• A military parade

• A Nazi flag

What happened to Vladek on September 1, 1939?

• He started a new business

• He escaped to Hungary

• He was drafted into the Polish Army

• He was captured by the Germans

Where was Vladek taken as a prisoner of war?

• Auschwitz

• A camp near Nuremberg

• A camp in Lublin

• A camp in Sosnowitz

How did Vladek manage to escape from the camp?

• He disguised himself as a German soldier

• He dug a tunnel

• He was released on Pasha's Truma

• He bribed a guard

What shocking news did Vladek receive upon returning to Sosnowitz?

• His factory was looted

• His father was humiliated by the Nazis

• His family had moved to another city

• His mother had passed away