2. How does Artie’s father characterize the situation for the Jews in Germany in 1937?
(a) He says that it was not that bad yet.
(b) He says that they were being persecuted.
(c) He says that they were already being systematically executed.
(d) He says that they were being exiled.

3. Why does Vladek say his position as a Jew in Poland is less secure than his position as a prisoner of war?
(a) As a Jew in Poland, he has to compete with other Jews for all his food and needs.
(b) As a POW, at least there was food.
(c) At home with Anja and his family, he is vulnerable on their behalf as well.
(d) POWs are regulated by war conventions; Jews can be killed with impunity.

4. Where did Artie's father meet Anja?
(a) During a visit to his family.
(b) In a park.
(c) In a library.
(d) At the factory where he worked.

5. What reason does Artie's father give for what he is doing in Chapter 2?
(a) He says that it is important for him to keep himself alive.
(b) He says that it minimizes his expenses.
(c) He says that it reduces his pains.
(d) He says that his doctor requires it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vladek say was Anja’s response to his strong reaction to someone getting arrested due to the work she was doing for her friend during the war?

2. How does Artie’s father describe Anja’s relationships before marriage?

3. Who visits Vladek before he moves to Anja’s town?

4. What does Artie say was his father’s policy regarding food?

5. When were Vladek and Anja married?

(see the answer key)

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