Ch. 4 Maus

What is one of the reasons Vladek is so frugal with money?

• He enjoys saving money for future investments.

• His experiences during the Holocaust taught him to be resourceful.

• He is trying to teach Artie a lesson about financial responsibility.

• He dislikes spending money on unnecessary things.

On page 73, Vladek says, “You and Mala, you both think money grows on bushes.” What does this reveal about his character?

• He is frustrated by the way others manage money.

• He believes Mala and Artie are greedy.

• He wants Artie to take better care of him.

• He enjoys controlling how money is spent.

How does Vladek react when Artie buys a new recorder?

• He is happy that Artie is documenting his story.

• He criticizes Artie for wasting money.

• He offers to buy Artie an even better one.

• He refuses to continue the interview.

On page 76, Vladek describes how his father-in-law took all his valuables from the bank safe. What does this moment symbolize?

• The increasing danger for Jewish families.

• The family's growing financial success.

• The idea that money could protect them.

• The belief that the war would end soon.

What lesson about survival does Vladek’s story illustrate?

• The ability to think quickly and adapt is crucial.

• Strength is more important than intelligence.

• Only those with powerful connections can survive.

• Trusting others is the key to success.

On page 80, Vladek recalls, “He survived me my life that time.” What does this reveal about his experience during the war?

• Survival often depended on small acts of kindness.

• He was lucky to escape when others did not.

• He did not fully appreciate the danger at the time.

• He owed his survival entirely to his own skills.

How does Vladek manage to avoid being sent away by the Nazis at one point?

• He bribes an officer.

• He claims to have a valuable skill.

• He hides in a secret compartment.

• He disguises himself as a German soldier.

On page 88, a Nazi officer tells a group of Jews, “No need for alarm—it’s only a matter of inspecting your documents and stamping to protect you as citizens.” What is ironic about this statement?

• The Nazis were actually helping the Jewish people.

• The "protection" was actually a way to mark Jews for deportation.

• The Jews were given new identities to escape.

• The officer was secretly working against the Nazi regime.

What is one major theme emphasized in this chapter?

• The importance of seeking revenge.

• The impact of trauma on future generations.

• The belief that history never repeats itself.

• The idea that luck is the only factor in survival.

The chapter is titled “The Noose Tightens.” What does this phrase symbolize in the context of Vladek’s experiences? Support your answer with examples from the text.