This document discusses Maus I: Chapters 1-3 by Art Spiegelman and provides discussion questions about the book. It uses mice and cats as a metaphor for Jews and Nazis, with mice hiding in holes and struggling to find food while cats hunt and kill them. It asks about the meaning of the book's subtitle "My Father Bleeds History" and impressions of the character Vladek. Students are asked to rank factors of survival in horrible circumstances and complete reading Maus I for a quiz.

1. Maus I: Chapters 1-3

2. What is this metaphor all about? Why would the author use these images?Dehumanizing both Nazis and JewsCats chase mice and kill themMice hide in holesMice exist only on what food they can find to eatPeople consider mice pests and verminCat/Mouse

3. What does the book’s subtitle mean to you after reading half of it?How does the author achieve this?What are your impressions of Vladek?Do you like him? Past vs. Present? Identify a character trait and talk about it.My Father Bleeds History

4. Either from the book or from real life: Please rank the statementsPeople survive horrible circumstances primarily because: A. They have good luckB. They have more faith, they pray, and they are given divine protectionC. They have inherent strength, in terms of endurance, perseverance, or ingenuityD. They have a positive attitude, are willing to work hard, and refuse to give up.E. They are able to adjust, adapt, or do whatever they have to to survivePerseverance

5. Finish Maus IShort Easy Quiz TomorrowBring books back to turn inHomework