Maus Chapter 4 Quiz

Why were four men hanged and left there for a week?

• They were caught stealing food from a store.

• They were made an example of due to giving away goods without coupons.

• They were involved in a violent protest against the government.

• They were accused of smuggling illegal goods.

What role did Vladek's financial situation play in his family's survival?

• Vladek's financial decisions were crucial for his family's ability to navigate the dangers of the Holocaust.

• Vladek's wealth allowed his family to escape to safety immediately.

• Vladek's financial situation had no impact on their survival during the Holocaust.

• Vladek's investments in businesses helped them thrive during the war.

What does the phrase 'made an example of' mean in the context of the Holocaust?

• It refers to punishing individuals publicly to deter others from similar actions.

• It means to celebrate individuals for their bravery during the Holocaust.

• It indicates a method of teaching history through storytelling.

• It describes a way to honor the victims of the Holocaust.

What was the purpose of the Theresienstadt camp?

• It was a concentration camp for forced labor.

• It served as a transit camp and a propaganda tool to deceive the world about the treatment of Jews.

• It was a military base for Nazi soldiers.

• It was a refuge for Jewish families escaping Europe.

What was the significance of the title 'The Noose Tightens'?

• It represents the hope and resilience of the Jewish people.

• It symbolizes the increasing oppression and danger faced by Jews during the Holocaust.

• It signifies the end of the war and the liberation of the Jews.

• It reflects the political alliances formed during World War II.

What was the impact of Nazi policies on Jewish families during the Holocaust?

• Nazi policies led to the separation, deportation, and extermination of Jewish families.

• Nazi policies improved living conditions for Jewish families.

• Nazi policies allowed Jewish families to emigrate freely.

• Nazi policies provided financial support to Jewish families.

How did the Nazis use public executions as a tactic?

• To promote their ideology and gain support

• To instill fear and discourage resistance among the population.

• To entertain the public and distract them from the war

• To demonstrate their military power and control over the territory.

What is the title of chapter 4?

• The Noose Tightens

• The Beginning of the End

• Into the Abyss

• Shadows of the Past

On May 10, 1942, all Jews over what age were to be transferred to Theresienstadt, Czechoslovakia?

• 60 years old

• 65 years old

• 70 years old

• 75 years old

Why did Vladek only tell his father-in-law he made half of what he really made?

• Vladek wanted to avoid conflict with his family.

• Vladek knew the family wouldn’t save the money because they were so used to their life of luxury.

• Vladek was embarrassed about his actual income.

• Vladek thought his father-in-law would be upset with the truth.