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What are the conditions like inside the cattle wagons?
What are the conditions like inside the cattle wagons?
The conditions are horrible, cramped, and nervous. There is no room to sit, it's very hot and stinky.
Describe Madame Schachter's situation.
Describe Madame Schachter's situation.
Madame Schachter was having dreams and visions of the future in concentration camps. She had been separated from her husband before the car.
What is it that Madame Schachter thinks she sees?
What is it that Madame Schachter thinks she sees?
She thinks she saw a giant fire, smoke, and a furnace.
What is the effect of Madame Schachter's screams on the passengers in the cattle wagon?
What is the effect of Madame Schachter's screams on the passengers in the cattle wagon?
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Why do you think the reaction of Madame Schachter's son upset Elie so much?
Why do you think the reaction of Madame Schachter's son upset Elie so much?
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What is the final destination of the cattle wagons?
What is the final destination of the cattle wagons?
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What does Wiesel mean when he writes, 'Our eyes were open, but too late'?
What does Wiesel mean when he writes, 'Our eyes were open, but too late'?
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Describe what is happening to Mrs. Schachter.
Describe what is happening to Mrs. Schachter.
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How do some of the people try to keep Mrs. Schachter quiet? Why do you think they treat her this way?
How do some of the people try to keep Mrs. Schachter quiet? Why do you think they treat her this way?
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What is the name of the place at which they arrive?
What is the name of the place at which they arrive?
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How do Mrs. Schachter's visions become a reality?
How do Mrs. Schachter's visions become a reality?
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Study Notes
Conditions in the Cattle Wagons
- Cramped environment, leaving no space to sit.
- Extremely hot and unpleasant, filled with odors.
Madame Schachter's Experience
- She is separated from her husband, causing distress.
- Experiences visions of a grim future in concentration camps.
Visions of Fire
- Madame Schachter reacts to perceived sights of a large fire and smoke, prompting her to scream.
Impact of Her Screams
- Passengers react with annoyance; some physically assault her to silence her.
Elie's Reaction
- Elie is disturbed by Madame Schachter's son's despair, highlighting the profound effect of adult helplessness.
Arrival at Birkenau
- The cattle wagons reach Birkenau, marking a significant location in their ordeal.
Realization of Circumstances
- "Our eyes were open, but too late" signifies the late understanding of their dire predicament as they are transported from Czechoslovakia to Hungary.
Mrs. Schachter's Breakdown
- Hysteria arises from profound loss; she is disoriented, hallucinating about fire, and suffers from basic needs being unmet.
Treatment of Mrs. Schachter
- Passengers resort to binding and beating her to quiet her, driven by fear that her outbursts might lead to danger for them all.
Name of Arrival Spot
- The group arrives at Birkenau, a critical site in their journey.
Fulfillment of Mrs. Schachter's Visions
- Her foreseen horrors manifest upon arrival; the sight and smell of smoke and burning flesh confirm her ominous predictions.
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Test your understanding of Chapter 2 from Elie Wiesel's 'Night' with these flashcard questions. Explore the dire conditions faced by the Jews during their transport and the harrowing experiences of characters like Madame Schachter. This quiz will help reinforce key themes and details from the chapter.
