Snakes and maps (2) Flashcards
Describe where they now live.
In a hut.
Why do they have to leave the hut pretty much right after they get in?
They followed Elena where an NKVD officer was taking them.
Where does Lina go while Mother is inside?
She watches from the window.
What did the commander want Elena’s mother to do?
To report to them what happens amongst the Lithunians.
How do they get food?
The bigger the hole they dig, the bigger their ration of food.
What do “nyet,” “sveenya,” and “fasheest” mean?
No, Pig and fascist
What was the commander doing as he scanned the lines?
Dividing them.
What are Lina and her mother doing?
Digging holes
Why does Mother believe they are stuck digging with rusty shovels that have no handles?
She believes they are being punished.
Why does Mother choose to persevere?
She believes that dignity is better than guilt.
What does Mother mean when she says she has a contact?
She believes she had contact outside of the camps.
Where else has the NKVD deported people from?
Estonia, and Latvia
Why did the guards make the women bend like dogs to drink water from the bucket?
To humiliate them
Why does Mother want to prepare for winter?
The siberian winter is harsh.
What does Lina do to help herself dig with more vigor?
She imagines the dirt as the commander’s face
