Maus Chapter 4

On page 73, panel 4, what does Vladek’s statement about Art and Mala, below, reveal about his character?

• He is unloving and disrespectful towards his family.

• He is doting and gracious towards his family.

• He is independent and anxious about money.

• He avoids work and wants others to do it for him.

Vladek uses the expression, “Pssh,” on page 73, panel 8. How does this expression impact the tone of his statement?

• It creates a condescending tone.

• It creates a relaxed tone.

• It creates a disinterested tone.

• It creates an exciting tone.

What is the meaning of the figurative phrase “like lightning” as it is used on page 76, panel 7?

• very painfully

• quite quickly

• very brightly

• quite dangerously

What incident provokes Vladek to keep his son Richieu with him on page 81?

• Richieu did not play well with Ilzecki’s son.

• Vladek’s family did not trust Ilzecki.

• Vladek's family refused to part with Richieu.

• Richieu wanted to stay with his mother.

How does the scene described on page 91 provoke Vladek’s father to make a decision?

• When he sees Fela is sent “to the left” with her four children, he decides to leave the “good side” and instead join his daughter.

• When he sees Fela is sent “to the left” with her four children, he decides to stay on the “good side” with Vladek, Anja, and Richieu.

• When he learns that cousin Mordecai will be at the inspection tables, he decides not to go to the stadium and to hide at home instead.

• When he learns that cousin Mordecai will be at the inspection tables, he decides to go to the stadium and pass through.

What is the consequence of Vladek’s father’s decision? What does this reveal about Vladek’s father’s character?

How would you describe the tone the author’s words create on page 93, panel 8, when Mala says: “Wait! Put everything back, exactly like it was, or I’ll never hear the end of it!” What does this reveal about Mala’s character? What evidence makes you think so?