Prisoner B-3087 Chapters 19-22

Front

What happens when the boy Yanek helped finally wakes up?

Back

He walks away without even a thank you.

Front

Why are the prisoners being moved to Sachsenhausen?

Back

The Allies (good guys) are getting too close to Auschwitz.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

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

Back

The only way to leave is through the chimney.

Front

What does Fred tell Yanek when he is being beaten?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the chimney in Auschwitz?

Back

It symbolizes death, as it is where the bodies were cremated.

Front

How do the new prisoners perceive the veteran prisoners?

Back

They are frightened and see them as intimidating due to their appearance.

Front

What does Yanek's experience reveal about survival in concentration camps?

Back

Survival often required making difficult choices and sacrifices.

Front

What role do the Allies play in the context of the story?

Back

They represent hope for liberation from the Nazis.

Front

What does the term 'veteran prisoners' refer to?

Back

Prisoners who have been in the camp longer and have adapted to the harsh conditions.