Auschwitz and the Geiringer Family Narrative

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What was the fate of the Geiringer family after arriving at Auschwitz?

  • They were immediately reunited upon arrival.
  • They were sent to labor camps together.
  • They were given special treatment by the Gestapo.
  • They were separated with men and women sent to different sides. (correct)

In a dire situation at Auschwitz, what rare instance of faith did the narrator's father show?

  • He refused to talk about faith.
  • He blamed God for their situation.
  • He reassured the family that God would protect them. (correct)
  • He tried to escape with his family.

What were the showers that the family was sent to at Auschwitz actually used for?

  • Gas chambers leading to the death of many within 15 minutes. (correct)
  • Medical examinations.
  • Storage facilities for personal belongings.
  • Regular showers for cleanliness.

How were the survivors treated upon arrival at Auschwitz?

<p>Dehumanized, tattooed, and treated like cattle with their hair shaved off. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Auschwitz report released in the United States by the War Refugee Board?

<p>To inform Americans about the atrocities happening in concentration camps. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • The Geiringer family was deported to Auschwitz by the Gestapo, where they faced separation upon arrival with men and women sent to different sides.
  • The narrator recounts a moment where her father tells her that God will protect her, showing a rare instance of faith in a dire situation.
  • Upon arrival at Auschwitz, the family was separated, sent to showers which were actually gas chambers, leading to the death of many within 15 minutes.
  • The survivors were dehumanized, tattooed, and treated like cattle with their hair shaved off, then herded into barracks to spend the night.
  • The text discusses the release of the Auschwitz report in the United States by the War Refugee Board, aiming to inform Americans about the atrocities happening in concentration camps.

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