MAUS Ch 4

Front

What characteristic of Vladek is most prominent in Chapter 4 of MAUS?

Back

He is cunning, because he is good at scheming and getting away in sticky situations.

Front

What did not happen to Mala's family during the war?

Back

Her family was reunited at the end of the war.

Front

On May 10, 1942, all Jews over what age were to be transferred to Czechoslovakia?

Back

70 years old.

Front

Why were four men hanged and left for a week?

Back

They were made an example of due to giving away goods without coupons.

Front

What threat did the Jewish police make regarding Anja’s grandparents?

Back

They would send Anja’s parents in the grandparents' place.

Front

Define 'cunning' as it relates to Vladek's character in MAUS.

Back

Cunning refers to being skilled in achieving one's goals through deceit or cleverness.

Front

What does the term 'Auschwitz' refer to in the context of MAUS?

Back

Auschwitz was a concentration and extermination camp operated by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.

Front

Explain the significance of the Jewish police in MAUS.

Back

The Jewish police were tasked with enforcing Nazi orders within the Jewish community, often leading to moral dilemmas.

Front

What does the term 'smuggling' imply in the context of Mala's actions?

Back

Smuggling refers to the illegal transportation of people or goods, often to evade authorities.

Front

What does it mean to be 'made an example of'?

Back

To be made an example of means to be punished or treated in a way that serves as a warning to others.