d. They mark the last moments between Elie and his mother and younger sister.
The "eight words" that Elie hears at the start of the chapter are significant because they are the last words he hears from his mother and younger sister before they are separated. This marks the beginning of the horrific experiences and suffering that Elie and his fellow prisoners will endure in Auschwitz. It symbolizes the loss of family and the harsh reality of the concentration camp.
Why are the “eight words” Elie hears at the start of the chapter so significant?
a
They explain the horrors that he will experience at Auschwitz.
b
They show him that if he lies about his age, he can live.
c
They designate in which direction he must walk when he leaves the train.
d
They mark the last moments between Elie and his mother and younger sister.
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