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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Vladek first serve in the army?
(a) At 24.
(b) At 18.
(c) At 16.
(d) At 21.

2. What does Artie’s father say his father-in-law wanted to procure for him?
(a) A political appointment.
(b) A textile shop.
(c) A textile factory.
(d) Tickets to America.

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

4. What happens to disturb Vladek and Anja’s peace in 1939?
(a) Vladek is drafted.
(b) Anja is sick.
(c) The factory burns down.
(d) Richieu dies.

5. What does Vladek find out is the problem with his in-laws’ family’s finance during the war?
(a) They have to pay so much to bribe German soldiers that there is hardly enough to live on.
(b) Their taxes have been raised so high that they are making textiles at a loss.
(c) The cost of things has risen so high that they cannot maintain their lifestyle.
(d) They have lost their factories, but they are still living like they did before the war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the age difference between Artie's father and Anja?

2. How does Vladek avoid trouble at Modrezejowska Street?

3. What does Artie’s father say Anja was doing during their time in the ghetto?

4. What happened to Vladek and Anja’s first son?

5. Where does Artie’s father say he lived during the Great War?

(see the answer key)

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