Writing For Social Justice - Maus - A Survivor's Tale Chapters 1-3

1. In chapter 2 - The Honeymoon, Anja had a _________________ friend who requested she translate messages into German for him. Fill in the blank with the correct term from the story.

In chapter 2 - The Honeymoon, Anja had a communist friend who requested she translate messages into German for him. This implies that Anja's friend was a supporter or member of the communist party.

Explanation

In chapter 2 - The Honeymoon, Anja had a communist friend who requested she translate messages into German for him. This implies that Anja's friend was a supporter or member of the communist party.

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2. On August 24, 1939, Vladek discovers he's been _____________ by the Polish army; he immediately decides to send Anja and Richieu to Sosnowiec. Fill in the blank with the correct term from the story.

In the given question, the correct answer is "drafted." This term refers to the act of being selected or chosen by the military for compulsory military service. In this context, Vladek discovers that he has been drafted by the Polish army, meaning that he has been chosen to serve in the military. This discovery prompts him to make the decision to send Anja and Richieu to Sosnowiec, likely to keep them safe from the dangers of war.

Explanation

In the given question, the correct answer is "drafted." This term refers to the act of being selected or chosen by the military for compulsory military service. In this context, Vladek discovers that he has been drafted by the Polish army, meaning that he has been chosen to serve in the military. This discovery prompts him to make the decision to send Anja and Richieu to Sosnowiec, likely to keep them safe from the dangers of war.

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3. Match the following characters with their actions

Art “Artie” Spiegelman

Anja (Anna) Zylberberg-Spiegelman

Vladek Spiegelman

Mala

Lucia Greenebrg

Richieu Spiegelman

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4. When Art goes to Rego Park to see his father, he acknowledges that he and his father have a great relationship.Is the above statement true or false?

True

False

The statement is false because the given information does not indicate that Art and his father have a great relationship. It only mentions that Art goes to see his father in Rego Park, but it does not provide any details about the nature of their relationship. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that they have a great relationship based on the given statement.

Explanation

The statement is false because the given information does not indicate that Art and his father have a great relationship. It only mentions that Art goes to see his father in Rego Park, but it does not provide any details about the nature of their relationship. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that they have a great relationship based on the given statement.

5. At the end of Chapter 1 - The Sheik, Vladek tells his son Art not to include the parts of his story about Lucia in his book. What was Art's reply to his father for why he wanted to include this part in the book?Multiple Choice - Choose the correct answer

Including this in the book gives the book a romantic theme

Every love affair should be public knowledge

It's great material. It makes everything more real - more human.

Art's reply to his father for why he wanted to include the part about Lucia in the book was that it's great material and it makes everything more real - more human.

Explanation

Art's reply to his father for why he wanted to include the part about Lucia in the book was that it's great material and it makes everything more real - more human.

6. In Chapter 1, what did Vladek find out about Anja when he visited her at her home?Multiple Choice - Choose the correct answer

Anja was religious

Anja took pills because she was skinny and nervous

Anja had a terrible relationship with her father

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7. In chapter 2 - The Honeymoon, following Richieu's birth, Anja fell into a depression. What did Vladek do about Anja's depression?

Had her doctor prescribe anti-depressants

Escort her to a sanitarium and stays with Anja at the sanitarium until she is well again

Went on luxury cruise with Anja to the Mediterranean

Had the governess take care of Anja

Vladek took Anja's depression seriously and decided to take her to a sanitarium for treatment. He not only accompanied her to the sanitarium but also stayed with her until she recovered. This shows Vladek's dedication and support towards his wife during her difficult time.

Explanation

Vladek took Anja's depression seriously and decided to take her to a sanitarium for treatment. He not only accompanied her to the sanitarium but also stayed with her until she recovered. This shows Vladek's dedication and support towards his wife during her difficult time.

8. In Chapter 3 - Prisoner of War, Vladek and the other Jewish prisoners are imprisoned in a P.O.W. camp. What are some of the hardships they faced? Check all that apply.

They had to clean an entire stable within an hour.

They were made to sleep in heated cabins while the Polish P.O.W.'s were in tents.

They were given on a piece of crusty bread and a little soup to eat.

The hardships faced by Vladek and the other Jewish prisoners in the P.O.W. camp included having to clean an entire stable within an hour and being given only a piece of crusty bread and a little soup to eat. They were also made to sleep in heated cabins while the Polish P.O.W.'s were provided with tents.

Explanation

The hardships faced by Vladek and the other Jewish prisoners in the P.O.W. camp included having to clean an entire stable within an hour and being given only a piece of crusty bread and a little soup to eat. They were also made to sleep in heated cabins while the Polish P.O.W.'s were provided with tents.

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