assignment 4:questions chapters 2 & 3

Chapter 2
Explain, "our eyes were opened, but too late." Where was the train at this point? through out the whole time the people were told about the horrible things that were happening but they didn't believe it till it was to late to believe the stuff that they were told. They were in Kaschau, town on the Czechoslovak frontier

2. What was foreshadowed by Madame Schacter's nightmare? the crematories

3. What did some of the passengers do to quiet Madame Schacter? the people gaged her and told her she would okay soon

4. Where did the train finally stop? birkenau


Chapter 3
When questioned by the S.S. Officer, why did Elie lie about his age and occupation?so that he could go with his father

2. What was the first horrifying sight that Elie at first disbelieved? he saw the babies and other people being thrown into the crematories

3. Explain what Elie meant when he said, "Never shall I forget these flames which consumed my faith forever." that after seeing the crematories he didn't believe that god could do such a thing. which led him into not believing in his god.

4. How did Elie change in a short time? he didn't believe in his faith any more

5. What was Elie's first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau? that it looked better than the other but it was still a hell.

6. What was the "compulsory formality" at the entrance to all camps? when they went they got a shower with hot water

7. What sort of identification was used on the prisoners? a tattoo of a number and some letters

8. Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie's block removed from his position? because he was to nice.

9. What were the prisoners' rations at each meal? a slice of bread and some soup

10.What was Bela Katz forced to do once he was chosen for his strength? he had to put people in the crematories including his father.