Night Section 5
What was Elie's decision about fasting on Yom Kippur? Why did he make that decision?
He did not fast. One reason was because his father had forbidden him to fast. The other reason was that he saw his gesture as an act of rebellion against God.
How did Elie feel while the others were praying?
He felt strong, and said he had stopped pleading. He was not able to feel sorrow. He observed the prayer service like a stranger.
What did Elie dream of when he dreamed of a better world?
He imagined a world with no bells.
What was the last thing the head of the block ordered the men to do before they evacuated? Why?
He ordered them to clean the block. He said he wanted the liberating army to know the men who had lived there were not pigs.
What was the weather like during the evacuation?
It snowed the entire time.
Did the men remember to say the Kaddish for Akiba Drumer?
No, they did not.
What was Elie's "inheritance" from his father? Why was his father giving it to him?
The inheritance was a knife and spoon. Mr. Wiesel had been selected. He was giving his only possessions to his son before his death.
What did the men do on the eve of Rosh Hashana?
They held their prayer service and later wished each other a Happy New Year.
What happened to the patients who stayed in the hospital instead of being evacuated?
They were liberated by the Russians two days after the others left.
