Mr. Coward and Mr. Brazil: 8th Grade English

Maus Study Questions: Chapter 1: "The Sheik" (15 points total)

  1. Why is Chapter One called "The Sheik"?

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  2. (3) What three things does Artie say have "taken their toll" on his father?

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  3. What evidence does Vladek still show from the concentration camps?

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  4. On page 12, the circular panel marks the beginning of Vladek's story. Where do we first

    5. interrupt that story, and come back to the present for a moment? (page and panel)
     
  5. In what year did Vladek meet his future wife Anja?

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  6. True or False. Anja came from a very rich family.

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  7. True or False. Vladek married Anja for her money.

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  8. (2) What evidence do we have that Vladek is very worried about neatness?

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  9. (4) List any words/things you don't understand, or questions you have so far.