Answer the following sets of questions.
Chapter 2-pp.21-26
1.)Explain, "our eyes were opened, but too late." Where was the train at this point?
-They were aware of what was happening but they did nothing to stop it. The were in Kaschau, a little town on the Czechoslovak frontier. p.21
2.)What was foreshadowed by Madame Schachter's nightmare?
-I think she was sort of psychic and she could see what was awaiting for them.
3.) What did some of the passengers do to quiet Madame Schacter?
-They tied her up, sat her down, and hit her on the head. p. 23
4.) Where did the train finally stop?
-They stoped at Auschwitz. p.24
Chapter 3-pp.27-43
1. When questioned by the S.S. Officer, why did Elie lie about his age and occupation?
He was told to lie about his age by an SS officer and he lied about his occupation because he was scared. p.29
2. What was the first horrifying sight that Elie at first disbelieved?
He saw babies being burned inside a ditch.p.30
3. Explain what Elie meant when he said, "Never shall I forget these flames which consumed my faith forever."
Maybe when he saw that, he couldnt believe that God was letting people do this to other people. It was inhumanly cruel. p32
4. How did Elie change in a short time?
He seemed like a totally new person. When his father got hit, he didnt do anything to help him. i guess its just that fear devoured him.
5. What was Elie's first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau?
He thought it was better then Birkenau because they at least treated them better. p.32
6. What was the "compulsory formality" at the entrance to all camps?
They were showered them with hot water. p.38
7. What sort of identification was used on the prisoners?
They got a number tatooed on their forearm. p. 39
8. Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie's block removed from his position?
He was too humane. p.41
9. What were the prisoners' rations at each meal?
In the morning, black coffe, evening, bread and margarine, and in the noon, soup. p. 40
10.What was Bela Katz forced to do once he was chosen for his strength?
He had to put his own father inside a crematory. p.33
Chapter 2-pp.21-26
1.)Explain, "our eyes were opened, but too late." Where was the train at this point?
-They were aware of what was happening but they did nothing to stop it. The were in Kaschau, a little town on the Czechoslovak frontier. p.21
2.)What was foreshadowed by Madame Schachter's nightmare?
-I think she was sort of psychic and she could see what was awaiting for them.
3.) What did some of the passengers do to quiet Madame Schacter?
-They tied her up, sat her down, and hit her on the head. p. 23
4.) Where did the train finally stop?
-They stoped at Auschwitz. p.24
Chapter 3-pp.27-43
1. When questioned by the S.S. Officer, why did Elie lie about his age and occupation?
He was told to lie about his age by an SS officer and he lied about his occupation because he was scared. p.29
2. What was the first horrifying sight that Elie at first disbelieved?
He saw babies being burned inside a ditch.p.30
3. Explain what Elie meant when he said, "Never shall I forget these flames which consumed my faith forever."
Maybe when he saw that, he couldnt believe that God was letting people do this to other people. It was inhumanly cruel. p32
4. How did Elie change in a short time?
He seemed like a totally new person. When his father got hit, he didnt do anything to help him. i guess its just that fear devoured him.
5. What was Elie's first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau?
He thought it was better then Birkenau because they at least treated them better. p.32
6. What was the "compulsory formality" at the entrance to all camps?
They were showered them with hot water. p.38
7. What sort of identification was used on the prisoners?
They got a number tatooed on their forearm. p. 39
8. Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie's block removed from his position?
He was too humane. p.41
9. What were the prisoners' rations at each meal?
In the morning, black coffe, evening, bread and margarine, and in the noon, soup. p. 40
10.What was Bela Katz forced to do once he was chosen for his strength?
He had to put his own father inside a crematory. p.33
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