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Name: ______________________________________ Class Period: _________________________

The Devil’s Arithmetic Movie Questions

1. Describe Hannah’s attitude towards her Jewish faith at the beginning of the film. Using examples from the movie, as well as your own personal experiences, explain the reasons why many adolescents in today’s society feel disconnected from their culture/ethnicity.

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2. How were the Jewish people treated in 1942 Germany?

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3. Explain what happened during the wedding ceremony. Why was it interrupted and what happened to the Jewish people who were a part of the ceremony?

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4. Describe what happened to the Jewish people once they arrived to the concentration camp.

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5. The Nazi officer often said to the Jews: “Do as I say and you will not be harmed”. However, what was the reality of the situation in the concentration camp? Were the Jewish people unharmed?

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6. Why did the women have to hide the pregnancy from the Nazis? What happened when the officer discovered that one of the Jewish women had given birth?

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7. What were the consequences for disobeying the Nazis or if a Jew tried to escape?

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A Personal Reflection

*During the time that Hannah spends in the concentration camp, she reflects back on her life and expresses her feelings of regret and shame. She admits to not paying any attention in school during the Holocaust unit: “…the only thing I remember is that no one paid any attention.” Why is it important to remember historical events, especially the Holocaust? What purpose does historical remembrance serve? If you were in Hannah’s position what would you have done differently and why? Explain in detail how your feelings have changed about how you perceive the events of the Holocaust and what occurred?

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