Holocaust Survivor's Reflections

The transcript describes the emotional and spiritual struggles of Jewish prisoners in a concentration camp during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It highlights their reflections on faith, the dilemma of fasting, and the fear of selection. The narrative culminates in the decision to evacuate the camp, leaving behind those in the infirmary, who are later liberated by the Russians.

What was the atmosphere in the camp on the eve of Rosh Hashanah?

• Calm and peaceful

• Tense and agitated

• Joyful and celebratory

• Indifferent and quiet

Why did the prisoners not touch the evening meal on the eve of Rosh Hashanah?

• They were not hungry

• They wanted to wait until after prayer

• The food was spoiled

• They were fasting

What was the narrator's reaction to the prayer service?

• He felt anger and defiance towards God

• He was indifferent

• He felt a renewed sense of faith

• He was hopeful

What did the narrator feel stronger than during the prayer service?

• The camp commandant

• The other prisoners

• The Almighty

• The SS officers

What was the purpose of the selection process in the camp?

• To assign new work duties

• To evaluate prisoners' physical condition

• To distribute food rations

• To identify prisoners for transfer

What advice did the block elder give to increase chances of passing the selection?

• Run as if you have a devil at your heels

• Stand still and look confident

• Walk slowly and calmly

• Show your left arm

What was the narrator's experience in the infirmary?

• He was immediately sent back to work

• He was ignored by the doctors

• He received good care and rest

• He was treated poorly

What did the narrator's faceless neighbor warn him about in the infirmary?

• The lack of medical supplies

• The upcoming selection

• The food quality

• The harsh weather

What decision did the narrator and his father make regarding the evacuation?

• To be evacuated with the others

• To escape the camp

• To stay in the infirmary

• To hide in the camp

What did the block elder command the prisoners to do before leaving the camp?

• Pack their belongings

• Clean the block

• Say a prayer

• Write letters to their families