Chapter 5

Why do the veterans of Buna tell Elie and the other inmates they are lucky to be in Buna now?

Because before they got there the camp was a Veritable hell there was no water no blanket less soup and bread at night they slept almost naked and the temperature was below then 30%.

Which notorious doctor is presiding over the selection?

Doctor Mengele is presiding over the selection.

Why does Elie go to the hospital?

Elie foot all started beginning to swollen of infection. Then they told him he needs operation and without it his foot will likely need to be amputated.

Why does Elie choose not to fast on Yom Kippur?

He was rebelling against God, his religion; his dad forbade him.

What advice does the Blockälteste give to Elie and the others before the selection?

It advised elie to defend for himself and only himself, every man for himself in the camp.

What was the fate of those who remained at the infirmary?

It is decreasing; they are starting to question their faith

At the end of the chapter, what does Elie have in his pocket and for what purpose?

Its the 2 pieces of bread.

. What is the importance of Rosh Hashanah, and why is it "a day unlike all others"?

The Jewish year was almost over. Rosh Hashanah was the last day of the year the whole camp was upset/angry and every one of us felt the tension. After all, it was a day unlike all others. The last day of the year.

When presented with the choice to evacuate or remain at Buna,what do Elie and Shlomo decide?

stay with his father.

What is the outcome of the selection for Elie? For his father?

they are separated into weak and strong.