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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Anja’s teacher tell Artie's father tell about Anja?
(a) He has never seen anyone work as hard as Anja worked.
(b) He has never had a student as sensitive and intelligent as her.
(c) He has never known someone so refined and cultured as her.
(d) He had hoped to marry her himself.

3. When does Maus begin?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1958.
(c) 1947.
(d) 1944.

4. 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?
(a) He says that she agreed to stop seeing the Communist.
(b) He says that she continued to help the Communists without his knowledge.
(c) He says that she insisted on helping the resistance.
(d) He says that she moved to her parents’ house.

5. How does Vladek characterize Anja’s family?
(a) Millionaires.
(b) Trades people.
(c) Poor workers.
(d) Merchants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medical condition does Artie's father have?

2. Where does Vladek says that he saw the swastika for the first time?

3. What business was Artie's father in before the war?

4. What is Artie's father doing when Artie sees him again in Chapter 2?

5. What is Vladek and Anja’s reaction to Vladek being drafted?

(see the answer key)

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