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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Vladek say his position as a Jew in Poland is less secure than his position as a prisoner of war?
(a) At home with Anja and his family, he is vulnerable on their behalf as well.
(b) As a POW, at least there was food.
(c) POWs are regulated by war conventions; Jews can be killed with impunity.
(d) As a Jew in Poland, he has to compete with other Jews for all his food and needs.

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

3. How does Vladek characterize his attitude about being in the army?
(a) He was opposed to violence in any form.
(b) He was willing to kill Germans if it kept Poland free.
(c) He was anxious to prove himself a true Pole.
(d) He says that he didn’t want to shoot anyone, so he shot blindly.

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

5. What is Artie's father doing while he is telling Artie his story?
(a) Riding an exercise bike.
(b) Woodwork.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Watching television.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After their son is born, what do Vladek and Anja hear is going on in Germany?

3. How does Artie characterize his father’s relationship with Mala?

4. How does Vladek insult Artie without meaning to?

5. How does Artie’s father describe Anja’s reaction after giving birth?

(see the answer key)

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