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What orders were given after the transport stopped in the middle of a field?
What orders were given after the transport stopped in the middle of a field?
to throw out all the dead
How did the prisoners respond to the orders given?
How did the prisoners respond to the orders given?
happily volunteered, they got more room and clothes
How did Elie save his father's life?
How did Elie save his father's life?
Elie smacked and screamed at his father until he blinked, breathed, and started to awake - the guards left them alone
How long did they travel without food?
How long did they travel without food?
What happened when a workman tossed in bread?
What happened when a workman tossed in bread?
What happened after the bread was thrown into the car?
What happened after the bread was thrown into the car?
Why did Elie tell the story about the woman throwing coins to the natives?
Why did Elie tell the story about the woman throwing coins to the natives?
Throughout this chapter, how does Elie view the average German civilian?
Throughout this chapter, how does Elie view the average German civilian?
What scene did Elie witness on the train?
What scene did Elie witness on the train?
Of the 100 men who had gotten on the transport train, how many got out?
Of the 100 men who had gotten on the transport train, how many got out?
What does the death of Meir Kayz suggest?
What does the death of Meir Kayz suggest?
Where did the remaining prisoners arrive?
Where did the remaining prisoners arrive?
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Study Notes
Transport and Orders
- Upon halting in a field, orders were given to dispose of the dead bodies.
- Prisoners eagerly volunteered to remove the bodies, hoping for more space and clothing.
Elie's Actions
- Elie saved his father's life when two men attempted to throw him out; he vigorously shook and shouted at his father until he regained consciousness.
Journey Details
- The prisoners endured a grueling 10-day journey with no food provided.
Bread Incident
- During one stop, a workman threw bread into the transport car, igniting a chaotic scramble among the starving prisoners.
- Others, including workmen and onlookers, joined in throwing more bread, intensifying the frenzy.
Reflection on Humanity
- Elie recounted a story about a woman tossing coins to natives, illustrating that the workman's actions lacked charity.
- Throughout the chapter, he perceives the average German civilian as equally culpable and morally corrupt as the SS.
Witnessed Violence
- Elie witnessed a shocking scene: an old man was killed by his own son over a piece of bread, highlighting the extreme desperation and brutality among prisoners.
- Elie shares his age to emphasize the lingering impact of such horrifying encounters on his youth.
Survival Statistics
- Only 12 out of the original 100 men who boarded the transport train survived the ordeal.
- The death of Meir Katz exemplifies that survival hinges on factors beyond mere physical health.
Final Destination
- The remaining prisoners ultimately arrived at Buchenwald, a concentration camp situated in Germany.
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