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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What business was Artie's father in before the war?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Sales.
(c) Finance.
(d) Textiles.

2. How does Artie describe the relationship between his father and Anja?
(a) They are a good team.
(b) They are like brother and sister.
(c) They don’t get along.
(d) They are affectionate like lovers.

3. What does Anja’s closet tell Vladek about her character?
(a) She has expensive tastes.
(b) She is not very tidy.
(c) She hides her messes.
(d) She keeps things neat.

4. How does Artie's father surprise Anja on their first date?
(a) By understanding her when she speaks in English.
(b) By knowing many details about her.
(c) By knowing her friends from school.
(d) By knowing her parents and family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Artie’s father characterize his relationship with women?

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

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

4. How old is Art Spiegelman at the beginning of the memoir?

5. Whose story does Artie say, in Chapter 1, he wants to tell?

(see the answer key)

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