Maus by Art Spiegelman: Family and Experiences

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What is Artie woken up to?

Mala calling about Vladek trying to fix the drainpipe himself

Who is Francoise?

Artie's wife

Why did Artie become an artist?

So he wouldn't have to compete with his father, since Vladek doesn't care about art

Why is Vladek upset?

He read Artie's old comic: 'Prisoner on the Hell Planet' Signup and view all the answers

How did Anja kill herself?

Overdosed on drugs while taking a bath Signup and view all the answers

Why does Artie feel guilty for Anja's suicide?

The last time he ever saw her, she asked if he loved her and he shirked her off Signup and view all the answers

Where are Vladek and Artie walking to and why?

The bank to give Artie a key to Vladek's safety deposit box Signup and view all the answers

Where were the Jews who remained after the 'selection at the stadium' sent to?

Srodula, Poland Signup and view all the answers

Where did Vladek and Lolek work while in Srodula?

Woodwork shop Signup and view all the answers

Who is the leader of the Jewish Council in Srodula?

Moniek Merin Signup and view all the answers

What offer is made by Wolfe's Uncle Persis?

To take Wolfe, Tosha, Bibi, Lonia, and Richieu with him to Zawiercie where they'd likely be safer Signup and view all the answers

What becomes of Zawiercie?

The Nazis send all the Jews there to Auschwitz Signup and view all the answers

What does Tosha do to avoid going to Auschwitz?

She kills herself and Bibi, Lonia, and Richieu with poison Signup and view all the answers

How do Vladek and the others get caught in Srodula?

They discover another Jew in the house they were hiding in. He turned out to be an informer. Signup and view all the answers

How are Vladek and Lolek saved from going to Auschwitz?

They bribe Vladek's cousins, Jakov and Haskel Signup and view all the answers

Who are Haskel's brothers?

Pesach and Miloch Signup and view all the answers

What is a Kombinator?

A schemer/crook Signup and view all the answers

Where did Vladek work after being saved by Haskel?

Shoe shop Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek take when his heart acts up?

Nitrostat pill Signup and view all the answers

What was the problem with Pesach's cake?

He mistook laundry soap for flour Signup and view all the answers

Why won't Lolek hide in the shoe store?

He figures he'll survive because he's a skilled worker Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek complain about at the bank in relation to Mala?

That she constantly tries to get him to change his will Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Artie and His Family

Artie is woken up by Mala, who is concerned about Vladek's attempt to fix a drainpipe himself.
Francoise is identified as Artie's wife.
Artie's motivation to become an artist stems from his desire to avoid competition with his father, Vladek, who is indifferent to art.

Vladek's Emotional State

Vladek experiences distress after reading Artie’s old comic, "Prisoner on the Hell Planet."

Anja's Tragic Fate

Anja’s suicide occurs through a drug overdose while she is taking a bath.
Artie bears guilt over Anja's death due to a moment of dismissiveness when she last asked for his love.

Srodula Chapter

Vladek and Artie are on their way to the bank, where Vladek intends to provide Artie with a key to his safety deposit box.
Following the "selection at the stadium," Jews who survived were sent to Srodula, Poland.
In Srodula, Vladek and his brother Lolek find work in a woodwork shop.

Jewish Community Leadership

Moniek Merin serves as the leader of the Jewish Council in Srodula.

Offers and Safety Risks

Wolfe's Uncle Persis offers to take Wolfe, Tosha, Bibi, Lonia, and Richieu to Zawiercie, a location believed to be safer.
Unfortunately, Zawiercie becomes a transit point where the Nazis deport all Jews to Auschwitz.

Tosha's Desperate Action

To evade deportation to Auschwitz, Tosha resorts to poisoning herself as well as Bibi, Lonia, and Richieu.

Betrayal in Hiding

Vladek and others are caught in Srodula after taking pity on another Jew who turns out to be an informer.

Bribes and Survival

Vladek and Lolek manage to evade deportation to Auschwitz by bribing Vladek’s cousins, Jakov and Haskel.

Haskel's Family

Haskel's brothers, Pesach and Miloch, are also considered in the narrative.

Definitions and Situations

A "Kombinator" refers to a schemer or crook, illustrating the sort of characters present during this period.
After being saved by Haskel, Vladek secures employment at a shoe shop.

Health Concerns

Vladek utilizes Nitrostat pills for his heart issues.

Mishaps in Daily Life

An error occurs when Pesach mistakenly uses laundry soap instead of flour in a cake.
Lolek opts not to hide in the shoe store, believing that his skills as a worker will ensure his survival.

Mala and Vladek's Relationship

Vladek expresses grievances about Mala’s persistent attempts to get him to change his will during a visit to the bank.

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Description

This quiz explores the relationships and experiences of Artie and his family, including Vladek, Francoise, and Anja, as depicted in the graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman.