Part 2, Chapter Ocean, pp 302-311 Summary

In "Ocean," the Landauer's train ride to the west continues on. Finally and unexpectedly, the entire train comes to a stop at a station. There are German soldiers surrounding the station. The Germans push people onto the platforms. They yell at everyone to be quiet and line up with all of their identification papers. At the front of the line, they can see that some people are being let back on board while others are being taken away to a hut. When they reach the front of the line, Viktor gives all the papers for everyone. The official questions Kata and Marika's temporary passports. Viktor tries to speak for her, but is commanded to stay quiet. The official decides Kata will have to go to the hut. Marika cries out and the officers force the...