The Devil's Arithmetic Chapters 11-13

Describe the conditions of the boxcars and the length of time spent in them : They were kept inside of them for four days and nights with one brief stop for each boxcar. It was like standing in an oven that smelled of human sweat, urine, and feces.

What message was written above the gates of the camp? : Work makes you free was written on the gates.

How does Hannah react to all the women after their hair is shaved? : She is startled because all the girls and women look alike with no hair.

What rule does Hannah give herself to help herself to survive? : "don't think, do"

Why doesn't Gitl want Hannah to touch Tzipporah upon waking the next morning? : She has died in her sleep.

What instructions are the zugangi (newcomers) given pertaining to the bowls they are issued? : Use them to wash, eat, and drink. Everything. The young girl, Rivka, handing them out calls them 'Every Bowls'.