chapter 1
What were some things forbidden/decrees for Jewish people to own or have to do after the German army came in?
gold, jewels, or any valuables. forced to wear the yellow star, could not come into restaurants, cafes, travel by rail to attend synagogue, and had a curfew
What camp did Elie and his family go to?
auschwitz
What happens to Elie's mom and Tzipora?
separated from Elie and his father and killed, the cause of this is unknown
elie has a ______ crown
true or false. Does Elie's faith in god start to deteriorate more?
yes
why did elies father not want to move away to palestine?
said he was too old to start a new life, too old to start from scratch in some distant land.
what does Elie's family and the others be sent to the camp on?
cattle cars
why was elie and his father told to lie about their ages?
so they wouldn't be sent to death
Elie is threatened with giving up his gold crown, and he does, why?
Threatened by Franek to break his teeth by smashing his face. and his father being beaten by Franek for not marching in step
What Kommando is Elie sent to?
the construction commando
What did Moishe try to warn the Jewish population about?
The camps and what he went through when he was deported, before sneaking away to freedom
how many people are in the cattle car?
Eighty people are all tightly packed
who is the doctor in charge of the camp?
dr. mengele
Why did Idek beat Elie?
Elie caught him having relations with a young polish girl
true or false. Is Elie separated from his father?
true
Who knocked on the sealed window?
the Hungarian officer who promised to warn the familyly of danger
How many days were spent in the cattle car?
2 days straight
What is Eli's number on his arm?
A-7713
What did the hanged young man say before being hanged for stealing food during the air raid?
"Long live liberty! My curse on Germany
How many men didn't pass the selection to keep working?
10
Who gave Elie and his sisters a chance to come live with her in her village?
The former maid, Maria.
What does Miss Schacter say she sees in the distance?
flames everywhere
true or false. everyone got their heads shaved when coming into the camp.
true
what happens to the crowds faith in god as they watch the hangings?
It becomes weaker, one asks, "For God's sake, where is God?" and gets the response, "Where He is? This is where—hanging here from this gallows… "
true or false. Does Akiba Drumer get selected for death
true