Where does Art's father, Vladek, live?
Rego Park, New York
Why does Vladek criticize Mala when Art arrives?
She hung his coat on a wire hanger as opposed to a wooden one. Wooden ones are for better clothes and Art is a guest. This is why Vladek is irritated.
Who was Lucia?
Lucia was Vladek's old girlfriend before Anja.
How did Vladek feel about Lucia?
He liked her at first, but after he met Anja, he realized she was too clingy and he had no real mental or emotional connection with her.
Why did Vladek choose Anja over Lucia?
He chose Anja because he could have intellectual conversations with her. He chose her, even though she was more homely than Lucia, because they connected mentally and emotionally.
Why didn't Anja's parents want her to visit Vladek?
They didn't want her to be visiting a bachelor's apartment alone.
What did Art do since Anja couldn't come visit?
Instead, he visited her and had dinner with her and her family.
What kind of family did Anja come from?
Anja's family were very-well off millionaires.
What did Vladek find in Anja's closet?
Pills, prescription drugs
What were Anja's pills for?
She took the pills for being so skinny and nervous all of the time.
Why did Anja ignore Vladek for a period of time?
She got a letter entailing that Vladek was a bad man, had many girlfriends at home, and was only with her for her money.
Who was to blame for the letter that Anja received to make her angry towards Art?
Lucia sent the letter to get back at Art. She was jealous of Anja.
Why does Vladek want Art to keep Anja and Lucia out of his story?
It has nothing to do with Hitler or the Holocaust. Also, he states that it is too personal to publish. It would not be proper or respectful.
