Night ch 2 Flashcard

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What did the others in the car think was happening to Mrs. Schachter at first?

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They thought she was hallucinating.

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Describe the conditions on the train at the end of the chapter.

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The Jews are packed in cattle trains with no room to move around.

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What does Madame Schachter have visions of?

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She has visions of the fires from the crematoriums.

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What was the name of the final place the transport arrived?

Back

Birkenau.

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What items were the Jews allowed to take out of the cattle car?

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Nothing at all.

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What is the significance of Madame Schachter's visions?

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They foreshadow the horrors of the concentration camps.

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What does the term 'cattle car' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

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It refers to the train cars used to transport Jews, often in inhumane conditions.

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How does the author depict the emotional state of the Jews during the transport?

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They are filled with fear, confusion, and despair.

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What role does dehumanization play in the experiences of the Jews in the story?

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Dehumanization strips the Jews of their identity and humanity, treating them as cargo.

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What is the historical context of the events described in 'Night'?

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The events take place during the Holocaust, when millions of Jews were persecuted and killed.