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

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

2. Who does Artie’s father say he was often compared to?
(a) Humphrey Bogart.
(b) John Wayne.
(c) Rudolph Valentino.
(d) Fred Astaire.

3. In Chapter 1, why does Vladek stop hearing from Anja?
(a) She had doubts about Vladek’s integrity.
(b) She got a letter from Lucia.
(c) She fell ill.
(d) She wanted to play hard to get.

4. Who found Artie’s mother’s body?
(a) Artie
(b) Anja’s sister.
(c) Artie’s sister.
(d) Vladek.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the punishment for even minor violations of laws during the war?

2. What complication was there when Art Spiegelman was born?

3. 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?

4. Where was Vladek stationed when he was in the Polish army?

5. What wedding gift does Artie’s father say his father-in-law gave him?

(see the answer key)

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