Journey Through Darkness- Chapter 2

Why did the travelers decide to take turns sitting?

• To share their food equally

• Due to a lack of space and air

• To enjoy the view of the countryside

• Because it was a rule set by the authorities

What was the travelers' initial reaction to the countryside they passed?

• Fear

• Sadness

• Joy

• Indifference

What were the travelers threatened with if they disobeyed the German Army's orders?

• Deportation

• Being shot on the spot

• Forced labor

• Imprisonment

What did the German officer demand from the travelers?

• Their documents

• Their valuables

• Their food supplies

• Their loyalty

What triggered Mrs. Sheer's hysteria during the journey?

• The loss of her possessions

• Being separated from her family

• The lack of food and water

• The heat and cramped conditions

How did the other travelers react to Mrs. Sheer's screams about seeing a fire?

• They joined in her hysteria

• They tried to calm her down

• They ignored her completely

• They demanded she be thrown off the train

How did the travelers attempt to deal with Mrs. Sheer's outbursts?

• By singing to drown her out

• By comforting her son

• By binding and gagging her

• By moving her to another car

What did Mrs. Sheer's son do in response to her screams?

• He tried to calm her

• He asked for help

• He hid from her

• He screamed with her

What false information were the travelers given upon arriving at their final destination?

• That they were being rescued

• That families would not be separated

• That they were being taken to a safe haven

• That they were free to go

What was the travelers' state of mind upon hearing they would not be separated?

• Relief

• Confusion

• Disbelief

• Anger