Elie Wiesel and Oprah Video Guide
Return to Auschwitz: Death Camp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEbLJv3uSPY
1. What does Elie do each time he returns to Auschwitz?
2. Elie and Oprah speak about how they are stunned by the “vastness” of the camp. What does this mean?
3. What did Elie smell on his first arrival at Auschwitz?
4. In the barracks, some bunks were covered with _______________ instead of a mattress.
5. What does Elie say about “walking” through Auschwitz?
6. How many books has Elie published?
7. Even though Elie has published many books, he says he still __________________________.
8. What does the iron gate say on the entrance into Auschwitz?
9. What block # did Elie stay in?
10. What was the most difficult thing to adjust to after the war?
11. What block # was the torture center for prisoners?
12. What was the name of the gas used to kill Jews?
13. What are your final reflections on his visit to Auschwitz? How would you describe his attitude about returning?
14. Was it what you expected?
15. Does Auschwitz look the same way you pictured? What was different?