Concentration Camp
Immediately after the Jews were unloaded from the train, what do the German officers do?
They separate the men, women, and children.
The name of Elie's oldest sister.
Who is Hilda?
Elie and his father are spared from the flames. What happened to then next in the course of their processing at Auschwitz?
Stripped, shaved, gave prisoners clothing.
What did Stein want?
Stein wanted to see how his family was.
What was in the truck that was brought to the ditch that upset Elie?
Small children and babies
Who performs the "selection"?
Dr. Mengele
What does the number A-7713 mean?
This is the number Elie was assigned.
Why did Elie lie to Stein?
Elie did not want him to lose hope.
After the selection, What did another prisoner say would happen to Elie's group?
They would be burned.
What is Dr. Mengele's nickname?
The Angel of Death.
They were chosen based on their strength?
What is a premonition?
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
This was the camp where Elie and father are moved to at the end of the section.
What is Buna?
Who is Stein?
He is a family member from Antwerp
Who was the first person who spoke "human words" to Elie?
The Pole who was put in charge of Elie's block.
How did Elie and his father avoid being transported?
They never signed up as skilled workers.
When some of the younger men wanted to rush the guards, even if they died in the effort, what did the older people counsel?
Don't give up hope.
How does Elie's relationship with his father change upon arrival to the camp?
Answers vary.
What was the Sonder-Kommando?
Jewish prisoners that were forced into working the crematorium.
As Elie and his father spoke to each other about Tzipora and mother, why did neither admit they were both probably dead?
They were trying to give each other hope.
When was the first time Elie started to question his faith?