Maus Chapters 1-5

Why is "The Sheik" an appropriate title for Chapter 1?

• Vladek is very "sheik-like" in his personal life with success and relationships.

• Vladek is very "sheik-like" because he dresses similar to what you would expect a sheik to wear.

• Vladek's family has royal ties to the Middle East where their ancestors once ruled.

• Vladek's clothes are always in style and fashionable so he is considered very "sheik-like" in his appearance.

On page 6, in the last frame, what does Vladek mean when he says to Artie, “Then you could see what it is, friends!...”?

• Vladek wants Artie to realize that even those that you consider close to you have the ability to betray you.

• Vladek wants Artie to know that its ok if your friends run off without you, you will see them tomorrow and everything will be fine.

• Vladek wants Artie to understand that not everyone you hangout with should be considered your close friend.

• Vladek wants Artie to comprehend that friends come and go but thats ok because you always make new ones.

How would Young Vladek handle the roller skate scene differently than Old Vladek?

• Young Vladek would have more compassion towards Artie because Young Vladek has not yet experienced the horrors of the Holocaust.

• Young Vladek would have a similar reaction as Old Vladek because Vladek has been difficult to deal with his entire life.

• Young Vladek would tell Artie about the times that his friends left him alone to fend for himself during the Holocaust.

• Young Vladek would tell Artie to put his skates away and not play with those boys anymore.

What scene does the title page for Chapter 1 depict? (page9)

• Lucia pleading with Vladek to not leave her for Anja.

• Anja yelling at Vladek for having other girlfriends in Czestochowa.

• Vladek walking out on Anja once he determines that her family has no money.

• Artie leaving his home because he can no longer handle living with his dad.

Which frame on page 11 helps the reader realize that Vladek can be hard to live with?

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On page 12, what Holocaust reference does the author include in the frames.

• Vladek's concentration camp tattoo on his left arm.

• The appearance of Young Vladek in a hat and coat.

• Vladek pedaling faster as he begins his story.

• Vladek telling Artie how he met Anja.

On page 18, what information does the author include that could cause the reader to believe that Vladek may be dating Anja for reasons other than love?

• Vladek mentions that the Zylberberg family were millionaires.

• Anja's teacher tells Vladek that Anja is one of his greatest students.

• Anja tells Vladek that her parents will not allow her to visit him in Czestochowa.

• The reader learns that Vladek is 30 but Anja is 24.

Which frame on page 19 might cause the reader to believe that Vladek possess the ability to end his relationship with Anja rather quickly if a problem were to arise?

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Which frame on page 18 might go a long way to prove that Vladek marries Anja because he truly loves her?

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Which frame on page 22 would you consider holds the biggest example of how the culture around families in Poland differs greatly from the cultures found in America?

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