chapter 5 reading check - night
Whenever Elie dreamed of a better world, what did he imagine his universe without?
A Bell
What request did Akiba Drumer make of the others?
He asks them to say the Kaddish for him.
Which is NOT a reason why Elie chooses not to fast on Yom Kippur?
He does not want to be hungry.
How does Elie recognize the "notorious" Dr. Mengele, who is presiding over the selections?
He is the same doctor who was supposed to remove Elie's gold crown.
Why does Elie go to the hospital (infirmary)?
His foot is injured and he is unable to stand on it.
What does Elie's father give him before the second selection?
His spoon and knife
Why do the prisoners not eat the evening meal, "an especially thick soup," as soon as it is served?
It is the holiday Rosh Hashanah, and they want to wait until after prayer.
What advice does the patient in the hospital (infirmary) give to Elie?
Leave before the next Selection
What does Elie call the item(s) his father gives to him before the second selection?
My inheritance
What is the reason that the camp will be evacuated?
The allies are closing in on the camp.
What is the outcome of the first selection for Elie? What is the outcome for his father?
They both pass selection.
When presented with the choice to evacuate or remain at Buna, what do Elie and Shlomo decide?
They decide to evacuate.
What was the fate of those who remained at the infirmary?
They were liberated two days later by the Russian Army.
