Chapter 6

What do you think happened to Abraham? Why do you think he sent a letter from Hungary in Yiddish telling Vladek and Mandelbaum that everything was okay and that they should come to Hungary?

Chapter 5

Vladek questions why he ever remarried after Anja's death. Why do you think he married Mala? Do you think Vladek and Mala have a good marriage? Explain.

Chapter 4

Mala says that Vladek is more attached to things than people. Why might Mala say this? Do you believe this is true?

Chapter 3

What does Vladek mean when he says, "Well at least I did something." Do you believe that he was justified in feeling this way? Explain.