Questions and Answers
What are the overall conditions of the march to the next camp?
They are very hard and dangerous because of the cold. It was a winter storm and they had little clothing.
What happened to anyone who could not keep up with the march?
Anyone who couldn't keep up with the march was shot to death.
Why can't Zalman continue the march? How does Eli treat Zalman?
His stomach began hurting very badly. Eli treats Zalman with kindness.
While running, an idea began to fascinate Eli. What was the idea? What kept him from carrying out his idea?
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Why does the presence of his father give Eli the strength to continue the march?
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How many miles did the prisoners walk in the snow?
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Where did Eli and the other prisoners seek refuge?
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What does Eli realize about his father?
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What advice does Eli's father give him?
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What was the name of the rabbi Eli mentions in the chapter?
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What horrible realization did Eli come to concerning the rabbi and his son?
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What is the prayer Eli recites after this event? Why is this important?
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What was the name of the new camp Eli and the prisoners go to?
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Who was Juliek? What did he do before he died? How did this affect Eli?
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Why is the violin so important to Juliek?
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What is the importance of Juliek's playing of Beethoven's concerto?
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To what does Eli refer when he says he saw the 'strange overwhelming little corpse?'
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How do the prisoners appease their thirst while waiting for the train to arrive?
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How long did they stay in Gleiwitz?
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How did Eli save his father at the end of the chapter?
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Study Notes
March to the Next Camp
- Conditions during the march were extremely difficult due to a winter storm, with inadequate clothing for the prisoners.
- Those unable to keep pace with the march faced execution by gunfire.
Eli and Zalman
- Zalman could not continue the march due to severe stomach pain.
- Eli treated Zalman kindly, reflecting his compassion amid dire circumstances.
Eli's Struggle with Death
- The idea of death became increasingly appealing to Eli, yet he refrained from pursuing it because of his father's presence.
- His father's dependence provided Eli with the motivation to persevere through the harsh conditions.
The March's Distance and Refuge
- The prisoners trekked a grueling distance of 42 miles in the snow.
- They sought refuge in an abandoned village that contained houses.
Observations of Father and Advice
- Eli noticed the significant aging and physical deterioration of his father.
- Eli’s father advised him to stay awake, emphasizing the constant threat of death.
Rabbi Eliahu and His Son
- Rabbi Eliahu is mentioned, highlighting a tragic situation where his son sought to abandon him due to perceived weakness.
- Eli prayed for strength to avoid similar betrayal, underscoring his commitment to caring for his father.
Gleiwitz Camp
- The new camp where they arrived was named Gleiwitz.
- They remained in Gleiwitz for three days, facing continued hardships.
Juliek's Significance
- Juliek was a Polish boy and a member of the Buna orchestra, known for his violin playing.
- Before his death, he performed Beethoven’s concerto, evoking strong emotions in Eli as it symbolized beauty amidst despair.
Importance of the Violin
- For Juliek, the violin represented the last vestige of his former life and identity, highlighting its deep personal significance.
- Playing Beethoven’s music was an act of defiance against the Nazi regime, which prohibited such expressions from Jews.
Aftermath of Juliek’s Performance
- Eli referred to the sight of Juliek’s dead body beside his broken violin as a haunting image.
- Prisoners quenched their thirst by eating snow from each other's backs while they awaited train transport.
Saving Eli's Father
- At the end of the chapter, Eli prevented his father from being sent to the crematorium by cleverly deceiving the SS officers, showcasing his quick thinking in desperate times.
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