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The phrase "the devil's arithmetic" comes from a book of the same name by Jane Yolen. The book describes life inside of a death camp during World War II, and the phrase refers to the little things the main character does to avoid being chosen for the gas chamber.

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"You are a name, not a number. Never forget that name, whatever they tell you here. You will always be Chaya--life--to me."

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Q: What does arithmetic mean in the devil's arithmetic?
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