Night Chapter 4 & 5
What music were the Jewish musicians not allowed to play?
Beethoven or any other German music.
Which notorious doctor is presiding over the selection?
Dr. Mengele, "the very same man who had received us in Birkenau."
What impact does witnessing the boy's execution have on Elie's faith?
Elie has lost all faith in God.
What is the dentist looking for?
Gold teeth or gold crowns in the prisoner's teeth
How do the inmates describe Buna?
Good camp, one can hold their own there
What tactics does Franek use to persuade Elie to give him his gold crown?
He targets Elie's "weak spot:" his father. He hits and bullies Shlomo because he doesn't march properly.
Why is the execution of the boy "pipel" different from the others?
He was well-liked by the other inmates. He was part of a resistance effort, and even under torture would not give up information.
Why is Elie whipped?
He witnesses Idek with a girl. Idek catches him and he is angry.
Why does Elie choose not to fast on Yom Kippur?
His father forbids him to. Additionally, he does not feel there is a reason for him to fast as he no longer believes in God.
Why does Elie go to the hospital?
His foot is swollen from the cold and he can't stand on it. The sole of his foot was full of pus which had to be drained.
What is the importance of Rosh Hashanah, and why is it "a day unlike all others"?
It is the last day of the year
What secret is the young French-woman in the warehouse keeping?
She is Jewish and speaks German
Why do the veterans of Buna tell Elie and the other inmates they are lucky to be in Buna now?
The veterans are trying to make the point that Buna is now a more "survivable" place. Two years ago, Buna was a "veritable hell."
How do the prisoners feel about the air-raid?
They are not afraid. They are happy, hopeful, and more confident. It is evidence that the German military is losing power.
When presented with the choice to evacuate or remain at Buna, what do Elie and Shlomo decide?-
They decide to evacuate.
What is the outcome of the selection for Elie? For his father?
They pass.
What was the fate of those who remained at the infirmary?
They were liberated two days later by the Russian Army.
What advice does the Blockälteste give to Elie and the others before the selection?
To move around, get their blood flowing, give themselves some color to look healthier.
Describe Tibi and Yossi. -
Two orphaned brothers from Czechoslovakia. Their parents died in Birkenau.
At the end of the chapter, what does Elie have in his pocket and for what purpose?
Two pieces of bread, presumably for him and his father. Extra rations for the long march ahead through the cold and brutal conditions.
