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What happened to Elie and his father upon arrival at the camp?

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They were immediately separated from his mother and sisters.

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What were prisoners forced to do upon arrival at the camp?

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They were forced to strip, were shaven, and disinfected with petrol (gasoline).

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Which of the following is NOT a restriction placed on Jews in Chapter 1? (a) Not allowed outside after 6 p.m. (b) Have to wear yellow star (c) Not allowed to ride on railways (d) Children not allowed to attend school

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Children not allowed to attend school.

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Why didn't the Jews of Sighet believe Moshe the Beadle's warnings?

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They thought he had lost his mind, wanted pity, and found his story too difficult to believe.

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Why did Elie lie to Stein from Antwerp about his family?

Back

He wanted to give Stein hope.

Front

What is the significance of the yellow star in the context of the story?

Back

It symbolizes the identification and segregation of Jews during the Holocaust.

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What does the act of shaving the prisoners signify in the camp?

Back

It signifies dehumanization and the stripping away of individual identity.

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What role does hope play in the lives of the prisoners?

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Hope serves as a crucial psychological support for prisoners, helping them endure suffering.

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How does the community's disbelief in Moshe's warnings reflect human behavior in crisis?

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It illustrates denial and the tendency to ignore uncomfortable truths.

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What does the separation of families upon arrival at the camp represent?

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It represents the brutal reality of the Holocaust and the loss of familial bonds.