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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Anja’s involvement with her friend she "always ran to see" even after she and Vladek were married?
(a) She helps him write political tracts.
(b) She translates his messages into German.
(c) She brings him money for political prisoners.
(d) She helps him find houses for refugees.

2. What tools are Vladek and his companions given to work with on his work detail?
(a) Sledgehammers.
(b) Shovels.
(c) Hammers.
(d) Saws.

3. How does Vladek characterize the head of his ghetto?
(a) A man who wanted to be a king.
(b) A man who took care of his Jews.
(c) A man who only took care of his own family.
(d) A man who thought only of himself.

4. What was Vladek’s chess set made of?
(a) Wood.
(b) Stones and bread.
(c) Plastic.
(d) Ivory and ebony.

5. What effect does Vladek’s story about his father rescuing the pillow in 1914 have on Anja?
(a) It lifts her spirits.
(b) It convinces her that she can trust him.
(c) It reminds her why they must carry on.
(d) It reassures her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Vladek characterize his attitude about being in the army?

2. How did Vladek’s father try to keep him out of the army?

3. What saves Vladek from a beating at the hands of a German guard while in Srodula?

4. What percentage of the workers stayed at the work camp, according to Vladek?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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