Every Man Dies Alone Quiz

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Why does Fallada switch to the first person as he describes the coming of the executioner every few nights in the Death House? (from Part 4: Chapters 60 - 72)

Someone else is telling the story at this point and explaining the experience from their point of view.

The author is recounting his own experiences at this point.

The author is writing the scene as if Otto is explaining his nightly fears.

The use of first person intensifies the scene for the reader so they can truly grasp the prisoner's fear.

Why does Trudel forgive Anna for naming her to Inspector Laub? (from Part 4: Chapters 51 - 59)

She only tells Anna that she is forgiven, but Trudel still harbors anger in her heart.

She realizes that Anna is old and cannot withstand prolonged interrogation, so she betrayed her.

She loves her "Mother" and cannot stay angry with her.

She realizes that the inspectors twist everything and force information out of people.

Why does Frau Rosenthal keep counting her money and fingering her jewelry? (from Part 1: Chapters 10 - 18)

She is trying to make sure that no one has stolen anything from her.

They make her feel connected to her past life when everything went well for her family.

She is trying to decide what to do with all of it since she is stuck in a tiny room.

They are her most prized possessions.

Why does Anna wish to take over the dropping of the postcards? (from Part 3: Chapters 33 - 42)

She knows they are looking for a man and she wants to trick the Gestapo.

She wants to be more actively involved instead of having Otto do all the work.

She thinks that Otto is not careful enough and that his luck has run out.

She wants to try some different kinds of buildings and drop zones.

In referring to the concierge at Anna Schonlein's apartment, what does Escherich mean when he says "Stick and carrot, that was the way to go" (264)? (from Part 2: Chapters 26 - 32)

He thinks the right way to handle the man is to rough him up a bit and then be nice to him to get him to comply with his wishes.

He thinks the concierge is as stupid as a horse that must be told what to do.

He will supply the main with some extra food.

He will reward him a better paying job to keep him contentedly on the Gestapo's side and informing for them.