Which of the following selections describe opportunities missed by Elie and his family in in escaping the Nazis in chapter 1? Choose ALL that apply.

a
Moishe returns to warn them about his experience with the transport killings so that they can prepare for escape, but they don’t listen.
b
Elie asks his father to sell everything and move to Palestine while it is still possible, but his father says he is too old
c
A German officer secretly hands Elie’s parents a note explaining their soon-to-be fate in the concentration camps, but they don’t believe it.
d
While in the ghetto, a Hungarian inspector knocks on their window to warn them of the oncoming dangers, but they do not get the message in time.
e
Before being deported from the ghetto, a former maid offers them a hiding place, but Elie’s father refuses, saying he doesn’t want to be separated.
f
While preparing to get on the train for deportation, the guards leave for several hours, but no one tries to escape due to fear of their return.

1 answer

a, d