Narrative Reflections on Memory and Emotion

The narrator reflects on a rare peaceful morning, free from nightmares of the Holocaust. She recounts her traumatic memories of running from the Nazis and the loss of her family. Despite the horrors, she finds hope in her children, who represent a new generation that defies Nazi plans. Her daughter questions the past, prompting reflections on the silence of the world during the Holocaust.

What fills the house in the morning described by the narrator?

• The noise of traffic

• The smell of coffee

• The sound of rain

• Warm rays of sunshine

How does the narrator feel after a night without nightmares?

• Calm and happy

• Confused and disoriented

• Anxious and restless

• Sad and lonely

What recurring theme haunts the narrator's dreams?

• Running from the Nazis

• A peaceful garden

• A school exam

• A family reunion

What does the narrator try to do to avoid thinking about her nightmares?

• Listen to music

• Keep her mind busy

• Read books

• Go for a walk

What does the narrator try to remember to keep her mind busy?

• Her favorite books

• Her childhood

• The joys in her life

• Her past travels

Who comforts the narrator after she wakes up from a nightmare?

• Her daughter

• Her friend

• Her husband

• Her mother

What realization calms the narrator after recalling her lost family members?

• Her children carry on the legacy

• She will forget the past

• She will find peace

• The world has changed

What does the narrator's husband also experience at night?

• Restless sleep

• Screaming nightmares

• Silent nights

• Peaceful dreams

What does the narrator feel when she recalls the faces of her lost family?

• Anger and resentment

• Joy and happiness

• Sadness and loss

• Confusion and doubt

What does the narrator's husband represent for her during her nightmares?

• A cause of anxiety

• A distant memory

• A comforting presence

• A source of fear