Oprah: Auschwitz Death Camp: Elie Wiesel

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Task: While watching the film, answer the following questions. (They are in order)

1. How many Jews were estimated to have perished (died) at Auschwitz?

2. Which group of people was considered the “master race?”

3. How big was Auschwitz concentration camp?

4. What was Hitler’s top priority?

5. Who is Mrs. Schacter?

6. What did Elie smell when he arrived at the camps?

7. What percentage of Jews died instantly in the gas chambers once they arrived at Auschwitz?

8. What is Zyclon B originally used for?

9. What objects has been preserved behind a glass case for over 60 years? What did the Nazis use it for and why?

10. What does Oprah mean when she says “We hear them now.” Who was the “them” she was referring to?