1.
Moishe the Beadle was deported from Sighet because he was:
Correct Answer
B. A Foreigner
Explanation
Moishe the Beadle was deported from Sighet because he was a foreigner. This suggests that he was not a citizen of the country in which Sighet was located. Being a foreigner often made individuals vulnerable to deportation, especially during times of political unrest or conflict. It is important to note that his deportation was likely influenced by factors such as his Jewish identity or political beliefs as well.
2.
What was the most important thing that Moishe taught Eliezer?
Correct Answer
C. To try to ask God the right questions, not to try to find the right answers.
Explanation
Moishe taught Eliezer to try to ask God the right questions, not to try to find the right answers. This means that instead of searching for explanations or understanding in the face of suffering and injustice, one should focus on questioning and engaging with God. It suggests a deeper level of faith and a willingness to grapple with the mysteries of life rather than seeking simple answers. This teaching encourages a more introspective and spiritual approach to navigating difficult circumstances.
3.
What emotion best describes the attitude of the Jewish community in Sighet towards the Germans during the first five years of World War II?
Correct Answer
A. Indifference
Explanation
During the first five years of World War II, the Jewish community in Sighet displayed an attitude of indifference towards the Germans. This suggests that they did not show any strong emotions or concerns towards the Germans and the war. They may have been unaware or unconcerned about the growing threat posed by the Germans, or they may have believed that the war would not directly impact them. This indifference could also be attributed to a lack of information or understanding about the severity of the situation.
4.
How did Eliezer learn that the Jews were to be deported?
Correct Answer
D. His father heard from the Jewish Council.
Explanation
Eliezer learned that the Jews were to be deported because his father heard from the Jewish Council. This suggests that the Jewish Council had access to information about the deportation plans and they informed Eliezer's father.
5.
Which of the following people did not try to warn Eliezer's family to try to escape?
Correct Answer
D. Eliezer's uncle living in America
Explanation
Eliezer's uncle living in America did not try to warn Eliezer's family to try to escape. The question implies that the other three individuals mentioned, Moishe the Beadle, a member of the Hungarian Police, and an old family servant, did attempt to warn Eliezer's family. It suggests that Eliezer's uncle, despite being in a distant and presumably safer location, did not take any action to alert or assist his family in escaping.
6.
What initial event caused Madame Schachter to lose her mind?
Correct Answer
A. She was separated from her husband and two sons.
Explanation
Madame Schachter's initial event that caused her to lose her mind was being separated from her husband and two sons.
7.
Which concentration camp does Eliezer arrive at first?
Correct Answer
B. Auschwitz/Birkenau
Explanation
Eliezer arrives at Auschwitz/Birkenau first because Auschwitz/Birkenau was the largest and most notorious concentration camp during the Holocaust. It was located in Poland and served as a death camp where millions of Jews and other prisoners were systematically exterminated. Eliezer's arrival at Auschwitz/Birkenau marks the beginning of his horrifying experiences and the loss of his innocence.
8.
How old does Eliezer tell Dr. Mengele he is when he arrives at Birkenau?
Correct Answer
C. Eighteen
Explanation
Eliezer tells Dr. Mengele that he is eighteen years old when he arrives at Birkenau. This implies that Eliezer is deliberately lying about his age, most likely to appear older and potentially avoid being separated from his father or being sent to the gas chambers. Lying about their age was a common tactic used by many prisoners in concentration camps to increase their chances of survival.
9.
What happens to the prisoners every time they enter a new camp?
Correct Answer
B. They must strip and shower.
Explanation
Every time the prisoners enter a new camp, they are required to strip and shower. This is a common procedure in many prison camps to ensure that the prisoners do not have any hidden weapons or contraband. It is also a way to maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of diseases within the camp. By stripping and showering, the prisoners are made to undergo a process of vulnerability and loss of personal belongings, further reinforcing their status as prisoners.
10.
What is the identification number tattooed on Eliezer's arm?
Correct Answer
D. A-7713
Explanation
The identification number tattooed on Eliezer's arm is A-7713. This number was assigned to him by the Nazis during the Holocaust when he was taken to the concentration camps. The Nazis used these identification numbers to dehumanize and strip away the individuality of the prisoners. The number A-7713 represents the dehumanization and suffering that Eliezer endured during his time in the concentration camps.