Maus Graphic Novel Summary - Volume 1

In which decade does the story of Vladek Spiegelman begin?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1950s

• 1960s

What was Vladek's profession before the war?

• Teacher

• Textile seller

• Doctor

• Engineer

What significant event happened on February 14, 1937, in Vladek's life?

• He started a new job

• He joined the army

• He moved to a new city

• He got married

What was the name of Vladek's first son?

• Richu

• Lolic

• Milo

• Jacob

What did Anya do that caused the police to raid their home?

• Hiding documents

• Hosting secret meetings

• Smuggling goods

• Stealing food

What was the fate of Vladek's father and sister after the stadium incident?

• Hid in a bunker

• Escaped to Hungary

• Sent to Auschwitz

• Fled to America

What did Vladek see on their train trip that indicated trouble?

• Refugees

• Destroyed buildings

• A military parade

• A Nazi flag

What year did Germany invade Poland, marking the beginning of World War II?

• 1940

• 1938

• 1939

• 1941

What was the name of Vladek's wife?

• Lucia

• Tosha

• Marla

• Anya

How did Vladek and his family manage to avoid being sent to Auschwitz immediately after the stadium incident?

• They had work cards

• They bribed the officers

• They hid in a bunker

• They escaped the city