Narrator's Experiences in Auschwitz

The transcript narrates the harrowing experiences of a father and son during their time in Auschwitz and their subsequent train journey. It highlights the brutal conditions, the determination to survive, and the emotional encounter with a family member, Erika, who was thought to be lost. The narrative captures the struggle, hope, and resilience amidst the horrors of the Holocaust.

What does the narrator hold onto during the train journey?

• His father's hand

• A blanket

• The man in front

• A piece of wood

Why are the Germans evacuating the camp?

• To improve conditions

• To protect the prisoners

• To avoid punishment

• To relocate the camp

What was the main purpose of the music played in Auschwitz?

• To entertain the guards

• To inspire the prisoners

• To mock the prisoners

• To signal meal times

What did the narrator compare the businessmen in the factories to?

• Politicians

• Generals

• Kings

• Pharaohs

What did the narrator notice about Erika when he saw her in the band?

• She was coughing

• She looked healthy

• She was smiling

• She was playing a piano

What material did the narrator use to write a note to Erika?

• A cloth

• A wooden plank

• A piece of paper

• A leaf

How did the narrator hide the note for Erika?

• In his shoe

• In his waistband

• In his hat

• In his sock

What was the narrator's main emotion when planning to deliver the note?

• Anger

• Indifference

• Excitement

• Fear

What did the narrator's father do when he learned about Erika?

• He remained silent

• He laughed

• He wept

• He shouted

What was the narrator's father's reaction to the possibility of their mother being alive?

• He was hopeful

• He was skeptical

• He was dismissive

• He was angry