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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What period is covered by Chapter 1?
(a) 1980 to 1985.
(b) 1930s to 1944.
(c) 1920s to 1930s.
(d) 1944 to 1951.

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

5. When does Artie’s father say he quit school to work?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Nine.
(d) Fourteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Artie's father meet Anja?

2. What experience does Art Spiegelman’s father contrast with Art’s experience of his friends skating away when his skate broke?

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

4. How did Artie’s mother die?

5. How does Artie describe the relationship between his father and Anja?

(see the answer key)

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