Maus Chapter 4 Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does luxurious mean?

Providing comfort of expensive things.

What is a tailor?

A person who makes or alters garments.

What is an overseer?

A manager who oversees other workers.

What does relocate mean?

To move to a new location. Signup and view all the answers

What is a black market?

A place where people buy, sell, or trade goods illegally. Signup and view all the answers

What is a proposition?

A proposal or something offered for consideration. Signup and view all the answers

What is a convalescent home?

A residential building where people recuperating from illnesses can recover their health and strength. Signup and view all the answers

What does advise mean?

To provide suggestions or recommendations. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek complain about?

Artie and Mala's spending habits. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek do to avoid arrest by the Nazis?

Obtains a work permit from a tin shop. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek do to help his family survive?

Sells goods on the black market. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Vladek's factory?

It is seized by the Nazis. Signup and view all the answers

What do Jews receive to purchase food?

Ration books. Signup and view all the answers

How many family members are living with Anja's parents?

Eleven. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Vladek's friends who sell goods without ration books?

They are hanged in public. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek learn while working at the tin shop?

Skills that will help him at Auschwitz. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Jews in 1941?

They are rounded up and sent away on trains. Signup and view all the answers

Who saves Vladek from being captured?

His business associate Ilzecki. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek consider doing with Richieu?

Hiding him with Ilzecki's son. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Richieu?

He does not survive the war. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Vladek's family after the notice is posted?

They are moved into a ghetto. Signup and view all the answers

How many rooms is Vladek's family forced to live in?

Two and a half. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek say about the limited food coupons?

They barely provide enough food for one person. Signup and view all the answers

What does Artie use to record Vladek's story?

A tape recorder. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek say about the fate of his friends who were hanged?

They could have turned him in to save themselves. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek say about Ilzecki's son?

He survived the war. Signup and view all the answers

What does Vladek say about Richieu?

He did not survive the war. Signup and view all the answers

Who kept extensive diaries?

Anja. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Vladek hide Anja's grandparents?

In a secret room in their shed. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Anja's father get arrested?

For hiding his parents. Signup and view all the answers

Where were Anja's grandparents taken?

Auschwitz. Signup and view all the answers

Why did people not believe stories about Auschwitz?

They were too horrific. Signup and view all the answers

Where were the Jews in Sosnowiec told to report?

Dienst stadium. Signup and view all the answers

Who was sent to the left at the stadium?

Fela and her four children. Signup and view all the answers

Who joined Fela and her children?

Vladek's father. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Vladek's father, Fela, and her children?

They were never seen again. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Artie talk to as he left his father's house?

Mala. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Mala's family killed?

Auschwitz. Signup and view all the answers

What did Artie look for on the bookshelf?

His mother's diaries. Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't Artie find his mother's diaries?

It's not mentioned. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mala tell Artie to do?

Put everything back exactly as it was. Signup and view all the answers

Who would scold Mala if Artie didn't put everything back?

Vladek. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Definitions

Luxurious: Refers to comfort provided by expensive items, reflecting a high standard of living.
Tailor: An individual skilled in making and altering clothing.
Overseer: A managerial role responsible for supervising workers.
Relocate: To move to a different place or area.
Black Market: An illegal marketplace for buying and selling goods.
Proposition: An offer or suggestion for consideration.
Convalescent Home: A facility where individuals recover from illness.

Vladek's Experiences

Complaints About Spending: Vladek expresses discontent regarding Artie and Mala's financial habits.
Avoiding Nazi Arrest: Vladek procures a work permit from a tin shop to evade capture.
Helping Family Survive: Engages in black market activities to provide for his family.
Factory Seizure: Vladek's factory is taken over by the Nazis, impacting his livelihood.

Living Conditions and Community Impact

Food Rations: Jews receive ration books to purchase food, indicating scarcity.
Living Situation: Eleven family members live with Anja's parents, highlighting overcrowding during persecution.
Friends Punished: Vladek's friends selling goods without ration books face public execution.

Historical Context

Events of 1941: Jews are rounded up and deported by train, reflective of the escalating Nazi oppression.
Survivor Stories: Ilzecki, a business associate, helps save Vladek from being captured.

Family Dynamics

Richieu's Fate: Vladek considers hiding his son Richieu but ultimately learns he did not survive the war.
Ghetto Life: Following a deportation notice, Vladek's family is moved to a ghetto with only two and a half rooms to live in.
Limited Food: Food coupons are insufficient, barely providing enough sustenance for one person.

Personal Accounts and Documentation

Story Recording: Artie uses a tape recorder to document Vladek's harrowing experiences.
Diaries: Anja kept extensive diaries that capture her experiences, though Artie struggles to find them later.
Secret Hiding: Vladek hid Anja's grandparents in a concealed room, showcasing the everyday risks taken to preserve life during the Holocaust.

Arrest and Consequences

Anja's Father's Arrest: Arrested for hiding his parents, leading to tragic repercussions.
Deportation of Grandparents: Anja's grandparents are taken to Auschwitz, representing the broader fate of many Jewish families.

Community and Deportation

Reporting Location: Jews in Sosnowiec are directed to Dienst stadium, where selections are made.
Fela's Disappearance: Fela and her four children, along with Vladek's father, are sent to the left during the selection process and are never seen again.

Interpersonal Relationships

Mala's Family Tragedy: Mala's family was killed in Auschwitz, adding to the grief and trauma surrounding the Holocaust.
Organizational Conflicts: Mala expresses a desire for order, instructing Artie to replace items as they were, to avoid conflict with Vladek.

Final Thoughts

Horrific Accounts Disbelieved: The brutality of Auschwitz was so extreme that many found it hard to believe.
Person-to-Person Conversations: Artie talks to Mala as he leaves his father's house, emphasizing connections amidst loss.

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These flashcards cover key vocabulary from Chapter 4 of Maus. Each card includes a word along with its definition, helping you enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for studying and reinforcing your comprehension skills.