Survivor Ivan Shaw recounts horrors of the Holocaust ahead of the Memorial Day

The transcript recounts the harrowing experiences of a Holocaust survivor, detailing the rapid transport of Jews to Auschwitz and the personal choices made by his family during the war. Despite being betrayed, the speaker was saved by his aunt, leading to a life in England where he reflects on his luck and the impact of the Holocaust. He emphasizes the importance of learning from history to prevent future genocides, highlighting the ongoing need to combat prejudice and hatred.

How many Jews were transported to Auschwitz within two months?

• 430,000

• 100,000

• 1,000,000

• 50,000

What did the narrator's father decide to do during the Holocaust?

• Stay in hiding

• Join the German army

• Accompany his wife to a labor camp

• Escape to another country

What does the narrator attribute his survival to?

• Escaping to America

• Hiding in a forest

• Luck and a loving family

• Joining the resistance

What percentage of Jewish children in Yugoslavia did not survive the war?

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

• 90%

What lesson does the narrator emphasize from his experiences?

• The importance of wealth

• The need to stand against prejudice and hatred

• The inevitability of war

• The superiority of certain nations