Fifty Shades of Gray Flashcards 63-77
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How do they travel to their next destination?

By truck

Who is going with them?

Kretzky

Where do they travel to?

A train station by Biysk

How do they make it so they are not as crowded?

<p>They huddled near the door and looked uncomfortable so that they will be separated into different groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Soviets do to the little girl's doll and her?

<p>They shot the doll's head off and then clobbered her in the head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What news do they find out from the new people?

<p>The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and the Americans and the British declared war against the Japanese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the yellow girl and her mother?

<p>They both die</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who helped keep them alive on the train?

<p>Ulyushka, and her food she gave them before they left the camp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did they travel by train?

<p>1 week</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is wrong with Elena?

<p>She's very weak and malnourished, she starts to stumble and collapse from her lack of strength.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do they bring them?

<p>Mushroom soup and bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are they allowed to do?

<p>They're allowed to shower and change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is their next mode of traveling going to be?

<p>Boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do they wait for the boats?

<p>For weeks and then they get on trucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Lina think they're being fed?

<p>So that they will be strong for work in the winter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas ask his mother? What does he imply?

<p>He asks why Mother was talking to Kretzky and implies she is sleeping with him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What reaction does Elena have?

<p>She screams at Jonas and grabs Lina's arm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long did they travel by barge? Then how did they travel?

<p>For weeks, and then they got on trucks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long do they wait for the next barge?

<p>Two weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the bald man tell her?

<p>He tells Lina not to draw him, and that she'll never be a famous artist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do they still think they're going?

<p>America</p> Signup and view all the answers

What direction are they heading and what's happening to the weather?

<p>North and it's getting much colder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do they stop?

<p>They stop at the River of Lena</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are they told about where they will sleep?

<p>They are told that they'll sleep in the mud.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must they do before they can sleep?

<p>Carry bricks and wood from the barge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are they?

<p>Trofimovsk; the top of the Arctic Circle; near the north pole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are they worried about with their location?

<p>They were worried about how they were going to mail their letters, and they're worried about the polar night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens with the mother of the girl with the doll (Janina)?

<p>She started strangling Janina after Lina's mother pulled Janina's mother off of Janina; she tried to strangle herself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens at daybreak?

<p>They're put into groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Lina and the women to do?

<p>Build their own huts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sort of supplies do they have?

<p>Driftwood, moss, rocks, chipped pieces of brick, and dirt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do the NKVD help?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What upsets the NKVD?

<p>The Americans were there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do they do with the prisoners?

<p>Hide them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Americans there?

<p>To drop off supplies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the supplies for?

<p>To build huts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Elena ask of the man who winds his watch (Lukas)?

<p>To stop winding his watch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is she doing that upsets Jonas?

<p>Talking to Kretzky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas find in the sea?

<p>A barrel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Ivanov like to do?

<p>Steal bread rations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jonas and Lina wonder about their mother?

<p>If she's sleeping with Kretzky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kretzky give them?

<p>Wood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens on September 26th?

<p>The first snowstorm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are they unable to do now?

<p>Go to the bathroom outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the storm breaks?

<p>They were put back to work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who's in Lina's work group? What does he want from her?

<p>The bald man, her mittens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will he tell her if she gives them to him?

<p>Why they were deported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were they deported?

<p>Because her father helped her cousin escape from Lithuania.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does she decide?

<p>She decides Joana's freedom cost her her freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Lina's mother tell them?

<p>To protect Joana's family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do they realize about their father?

<p>He was an accessory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When Lina is bitter that they gave up their freedom for her cousin's family, and they gave up nothing, what does Jonas say?

<p>He reminded her that Joana's family had to give up stuff as well.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Lina see as she is getting wood in preparation for a storm?

<p>Elena is talking to Ivanov and Kretzky.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Ivanov tell her mother?

<p>Kostas was shot in prison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Lina tell Kretzky? What was his response?

<p>She told him she hated him and he said me too.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to her mother?

<p>She collapses and all she does is repeat Kostas' name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Jonas react?

<p>He looks like his age again and lays down next to his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Lina react to her father's death?

<p>She can't speak, eat, draw, or sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is November 20th?

<p>Andrius's birthday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does she find in the book he gave her?

<p>A note from Andrius.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is happening to small children in mid-December?

<p>They're getting sick and dying.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What diseases are in the camp?

<p>Dysentery, typhus, scurvy, lice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Janina show her?

<p>A dead owl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do they get it to camp?

<p>They carry an owl, hid it in Lina's coat, and when they get closer to the camp they surround her to hide it from the NKVD. They walk 4 kilometers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Travel and Locations

  • The journey begins by traveling to a train station near Biysk by truck.
  • They travel by train for one week before switching to a barge.
  • The group stops at the River of Lena while heading northward, where temperatures drop significantly.
  • Their final destination is Trofimovsk, situated at the top of the Arctic Circle, close to the North Pole.

Characters and Relationships

  • Kretzky accompanies them on their journey.
  • Ulyushka provides sustenance that helps them survive the train ride before they leave the camp.
  • Jonas expresses distrust towards his mother’s interaction with Kretzky, implying an inappropriate relationship.

Conditions and Survival

  • Elena suffers from severe weakness due to malnutrition, causing her to collapse.
  • The group is provided with minimal food, including mushroom soup and bread, which leads Lina to suspect they are being kept alive for labor purposes.
  • Construction conditions involve carrying bricks and wood from the barge to make their own huts, with no assistance from the NKVD.

Psychological and Emotional Aspects

  • The traumatic experiences lead to the death of the little yellow girl and her mother, affecting the group’s morale.
  • Lina’s mother's reaction to hearing about her husband Kostas’s fate presents both grief and despair, causing her to repeat his name and collapse.
  • Jonas tries to comfort Lina amidst her bitter reflections on their sacrifices for Joana's family.

Events and Timing

  • They wait weeks for boat transport after traveling by barge for an additional span of time.
  • A significant snowstorm strikes on September 26th, complicating living conditions and limiting outdoor activities.
  • In mid-December, small children become ill and die due to various diseases present in the camp.

Social Dynamics

  • There is an underlying tension with the NKVD, especially regarding the presence of Americans delivering supplies, prompting them to hide prisoners.
  • The bald man's relationship with Lina involves manipulation, as he offers information in exchange for her mittens.
  • The group struggles with the harsh realities of camp life, including sickness and death, which impact their resolve and relationships.

Key Incidents

  • Janina's mother attempts to strangle her daughter after a traumatic episode, reflecting the mental strain of the camp environment.
  • Lina discovers a note from Andrius hidden in a book, symbolizing a glimpse of hope amidst despair.
  • The group cleverly hides a dead owl in Lina's coat to bring some food to camp, showcasing their resourcefulness.

Health Struggles

  • The camp is rife with diseases such as dysentery, typhus, and scurvy, leading to a high mortality rate among vulnerable children.
  • The emotional toll of their situation affects all members, with Lina particularly struggling to cope with her father's death, culminating in her inability to express herself through art or conversation.

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This quiz features flashcards based on sections 63-77 of 'Fifty Shades of Gray'. Test your knowledge on the characters and their journey in this compelling narrative. Enhance your understanding of the plot and character dynamics.

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