1. What effect did Vladek’s shooting have in the war, during the battle before he was captured?
(a) He shot one German soldier.
(b) He shot more than one German.
(c) He shot blindly, and did no damage.
(d) He only shot in the air.

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

3. How do Vladek’s in-laws distract themselves from the war?
(a) By dancing and having parties.
(b) By reading.
(c) By writing the family history.
(d) By playing cards.

4. What does Artie's father want him to fix, when Artie shows up at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) A broken lamp.
(b) The kitchen sink.
(c) A leaking drain pipe.
(d) An electrical outlet.

5. Who is Lucia Greenberg?
(a) Art Spiegelman’s mother.
(b) Artie's father’s friend.
(c) The first girl Artie's father has a relationship with.
(d) Artie's father’s first wife.

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. What was the outcome for the person who was arrested due to Anja's work for her friend?

3. How many people were living in Vladek’s father-in-law’s household?

4. How does Artie describe the position his mother puts him in by killing herself?

5. What wakes Artie up at the beginning of Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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