Maus Ch. 3 Quiz

Why does Artie visit his father at the beginning of the chapter?

• To check on his health

• To interview him for his book

• To borrow money

• To help him fix his apartment

What does Vladek insist on when Artie visits?

• That Artie eats all the food on his plate

• That Artie records their conversation

• That Artie repairs something in the house

• That Artie reads a newspaper article

What happens when the Germans first take over Vladek’s city?

• The Jewish community is immediately sent to concentration camps

• Jews are ordered to register and give up valuables

• All Jewish businesses are destroyed overnight

• Vladek and his family flee to another town

What does Vladek’s father do in an attempt to prevent him from being drafted into the army?

• Pays a bribe to the Polish officials

• Starves him for days to make him appear sick

• Sends him to a different country

• Hides him in a basement for months

What happens to Vladek when he is drafted into the army?

• He is immediately sent to a combat zone

• He works as a translator for Polish officers

• He is captured by the Germans during battle

• He deserts the army and goes into hiding

What does Vladek say about the conditions in the German POW camp?

• They were given good meals and medical care

• They were forced to do hard labor in the freezing cold

• They were treated with respect because they were soldiers

• They were able to escape easily

What role does Vladek’s dream about his grandfather play in his survival?

• It gives him the strength to endure the hardships of the camp

• It predicts his release from the POW camp

• It reminds him to keep his family in mind while suffering

• It convinces him to try and escape

How does Vladek eventually gain his freedom from the POW camp?

• He escapes with the help of a fellow prisoner

• He pretends to be sick and is sent home

• He is released as part of an agreement to return Polish soldiers

• He pays off the guards with hidden money

What does Vladek notice about Poland upon his return home?

• Jewish businesses have been taken over

• His family has disappeared

• The war is nearly over

• The Germans have left the country

Describe how Vladek’s capture and time as a prisoner of war shape his survival skills. Provide specific details from the chapter.