Questions and Answers
Although Elie felt that he could have easily given up and died, why did he run on?
He ran for his father's sake.
Given the situation and their physical condition, what was remarkable about their night's journey?
They covered forty-two miles in one day.
Why would Elie's father not let him sleep?
He was afraid that if Elie really slept in the snow, he would never wake up.
What agreement did Elie and his father reach?
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Who was Rabbi Eliahou looking for?
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What did Elie remember about the Rabbi's son?
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What did Elie do in response after remembering the Rabbi's son?
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How was the second night's march different from the first?
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What new danger arose when the prisoners finally reached their destination of Gleiwitz?
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Who was the boy underneath Elie?
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After three days, what happened?
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How did some of the prisoners try to distance themselves from the grim reality of their existence?
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What orders were given after the transport train stopped in the middle of a field?
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How did the prisoners respond to the order to throw out the corpses? How did Elie save his father's life?
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How long did they travel?
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What happened when a workman tossed in a piece of bread?
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Why do you suppose Elie then tells the story about the woman throwing coins to the natives?
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How does Elie view the average German civilian throughout this chapter?
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What scene did Elie witness at the end, and why does he mention that he was fifteen?
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During the last day of their journey, what happened?
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Of the 100 men who had gotten on the train with Elie, how many got out?
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Where did the remaining prisoners finally arrive?
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Study Notes
Elie and His Father's Struggles
- Elie's motivation to endure the harsh conditions was primarily his father; he feared what would happen to him if he fell asleep and didn't wake up.
- Both Elie and his father made a pact to look after each other, refusing to let the other fall asleep in perilous situations.
Journey Dynamics
- Remarkably, the prisoners covered a grueling distance of forty-two miles in one day despite their deteriorating physical conditions.
- The second night of travel differed significantly, as guards were less disciplined and did not shoot those who lagged behind.
Encounters with Other Prisoners
- Rabbi Eliahou searched desperately for his son, highlighting the bond and desperation shared among prisoners.
- Elie recalled the Rabbi’s son abandoning him to save himself, provoking a prayer within Elie to remain loyal to his father.
Risk of Death
- Upon reaching Gleiwitz, prisoners faced new threats of being crushed under the weight of bodies, indicating the overcrowded and desperate conditions they endured.
- A Polish boy named Juliek, previously met by Elie, was found underneath him, illustrating the interconnected fates of the prisoners.
Train Journey
- The prisoners spent three harrowing days in barracks before being marched to a railroad line, awaiting deportation.
- To cope with reality, some prisoners resorted to music, religious practices, or outright denial of their circumstances.
Desperation During Transport
- Upon stopping in a field, orders were issued to discard the dead, with the living prisoners eager to do so for more space and clothing.
- Elie saved his father from being mistakenly thrown off the train by reviving him, showcasing the bonds of familial love amid chaos.
Conditions on the Train
- The prisoners endured ten days in cramped, open cattle cars without food, emphasizing their dire situation.
- A tragic event occurred when a workman threw bread into the cars, prompting a savage fight among prisoners, showcasing their desperate hunger.
Perspectives on Humanity
- Elie perceived the average German civilian as complicit in the atrocities, noting their voyeuristic enjoyment rather than horror at the suffering of the inmates.
- He witnessed a horrific incident where a son killed his father for a scrap of bread, deepening the trauma of his experiences at such a young age.
Final Day's Desperation
- On the last day of their journey, intense cold and snow exacerbated the prisoners' suffering, leading them to wail and cry under their bleak circumstances.
- From the original hundred men who boarded the train, hardly any remained alive by the end of the journey, exemplifying the perilous nature of their odyssey.
Arrival at Buchenwald
- The surviving prisoners finally arrived at Buchenwald, a notorious concentration camp in Germany, marking another chapter in their harrowing journey.
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