Auschwitz Survivor Eva Slosh's Testimony

Eva Schloss, an Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank's stepsister, shares her harrowing experiences during the Holocaust. She recounts her time in hiding, capture by the Nazis, and the brutal journey to Auschwitz. Eva describes the daily struggles in the camp and her friendship with Anne Frank before the war. She also discusses her promise to her brother Heinz to preserve his artwork. Despite technical difficulties, the program highlights Eva's dedication to sharing these stories.

Who is Eva Slosh?

• A famous author

• A World War II soldier

• An Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank

• A Holocaust historian

What was the main reason the Jewish population tried to emigrate?

• Tourism

• Educational purposes

• Unbearable conditions under Nazi rule

• Economic opportunities

What happened on Eva's 15th birthday?

• She met Anne Frank

• She started school

• She was captured by the Nazis

• She escaped to another country

What did the Nazis do to Eva and her mother after capturing them?

• Released them immediately

• Interrogated and beat them

• Took them to a hospital

• Sent them to a safe house

What type of train cars were used to transport Eva and others to Auschwitz?

• Passenger trains

• Cargo trains

• Cattle cars

• Luxury trains

What was the first thing that happened upon arrival at Auschwitz?

• They were given food

• They were separated by gender

• They were allowed to rest

• They were sent to work immediately

What was the daily routine like in Auschwitz?

• Focused on rehabilitation

• Educational and informative

• Relaxing and leisurely

• Filled with forced labor and harsh conditions

How did Eva and her mother manage to get some extra food and medication?

• They stole from the kitchen

• They traded their belongings

• They bribed the guards

• They found a friend from Czechoslovakia who worked in the hospital

What promise did Eva make to her brother Heinz?

• To find and preserve his paintings and poetry

• To escape from Auschwitz

• To write a book about their experiences

• To reunite with their family

How did Eva first meet Anne Frank?

• In a refugee camp

• During a family gathering

• In the square where children played in Amsterdam

• At a school event