Prisoner B-3087 Chapters 19-20

Front

What does Fred tell Yanek when he is being beaten by the Nazis?

Back

Fred tells Yanek to go, knowing he will get killed if he interferes.

Front

Why do new prisoners keep their distance from Yanek and veteran prisoners at Auschwitz?

Back

They look like monsters to them- starved, dirty, and sick.

Front

What does 'Arbeit Macht Frei' mean?

Back

Work will set you free.

Front

What happens to Fred eventually?

Back

He is beaten and then hanged by the Nazis.

Front

What did an SS guard tell the prisoners about leaving Auschwitz?

Back

The only way to leave is through the chimney.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'Arbeit Macht Frei' in the context of Auschwitz?

Back

It was a deceptive slogan suggesting that hard work would lead to freedom, while in reality, it was a means of control.

Front

How do the conditions of the veteran prisoners affect the perception of new arrivals?

Back

The veteran prisoners appear starved, dirty, and sick, which frightens the newcomers.

Front

What psychological impact does the arrival at Auschwitz have on new prisoners?

Back

They are often in shock and fear, leading them to distance themselves from others.

Front

What does the treatment of Fred by the Nazis illustrate about the brutality of the regime?

Back

It shows the extreme violence and dehumanization that prisoners faced.

Front

How does the experience of Yanek differ from that of Fred?

Back

Yanek survives longer and witnesses the suffering of others, while Fred ultimately succumbs to the violence.