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

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    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. 

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This quiz covers the initial chapters of 'Maus - A Survivor's Tale' by Art Spiegelman, focusing on character actions, plot elements, and thematic discussions relevant to social justice and historical events.

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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. 

    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. 

    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.

    Correct Answer
    A. It's great material. 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.

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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

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    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.

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  • 5. 

    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

    Correct Answer
    A. Anja took pills because she was skinny and nervous
  • 6. 

    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

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

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  • 7. 

    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.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. They had to clean an entire stable within an hour.
    A. They were given on a piece of crusty bread and a little soup to eat.
    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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  • 8. 

    In Chapter 3 - Prisoners of War, on page 64 Vladek is depicted wearing a pig mask. The Poles are depicted as pigs in Maus. What does this mean? How was Vladek able to pose as a Pole without being found out?

  • 9. 

    In Chapter 3 - Prisoners of War, the last several pages of this chapter brings us back to the relationship between Artie and his father. What do these panels tell us about their relationship?

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