1. What is your first impression of Vladek Spiegelman? 2. What does his remark about friends suggest about his personality?

The Sheik: Chapter 1
1. What has happened to Artie's mother?

2. How does Vladek get along with Mala, his second wife? What kind of things do they argue about?

3. How long has it been since Artie last visited his father? What do you think is responsible for their separation?

4. How does Vladek respond when Artie first asks him about his life in Poland? Why might he be reluctant to talk about those years?

5. On page 12 we see a close-up of Vladek as he pedals his exercise bicycle. What is the meaning of the numbers tattooed on his wrist? How does this single image manage to convey information that might occupy paragraphs of text?

6. Describe Vladek's relationship with Lucia Greenberg. How was he introduced to Anja Zylberberg? Why do you think he chose her over Lucia?

When lawrence saw the posters for the circus hanging on the bulletin board, as he swept up the trimmings at slim's barbershop, he knew he would be taking his little cousins. they loved animals, and he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on their faces as the circus performers amazed them with their stunts. but sweeping up hair clippings didn't pay a whole lot. lawrence spent 45 dollars just getting tickets. but it was worth it to see his cousins' faces. the day finally came and everyone was excited as they walked into that big circus tent. but lawrence soon realized that he and his cousins would be thirsty and hungry. as they sat in their seats, the drink vendor walked by selling beverages. desperately thirsty, lawrence asked him how much a lemonade would cost, and the drink vendor said, "eleven dollars each." lawrence replied, "oh, that's it? just eleven dollars? what a great deal for one cup of lemonade. that's totally worth it." the drink vendor walked away. which type of irony is used?

Where did moon shadow’s father get the name windrider?

How does edgar allen poe build suspense in “the raven”