English- Night part 1-3

What does the getting rid of the Jews clothing show to the author? 1. True Equality 2. Lack of power 3. Torture 4. Inhumaneness

1) True equality

On page 38, why does the SS soldier pause after saying, "You are in a concentration camp. In Auschwitz ..."? 1. To scare the prisoners 2. To observe the effects of his words 3. To take a drink of water 4. He was distracted by one of the prisoners

2) To observe the effects of his words

On page 34, the barrack that the Jews are being assigned to is referred to as _______. 1. Heaven 2. Peaceful 3. Antechamber of hell 4. Stressful

3) Antichamber of hell

What do you believe the author meant on page 45 when he said "We never saw him again. He had been given the news. The real news".

A couple of lines before this sentence, Stein said the only thing keeping him alive was his wife and kids. But when he discovered the real truth of what happened to them he wanted to let the pain end. It can be assumed that Stein died after learning the fate of his family.

What were the ghettos and how did they make everyday life different for the Jewish people Sighet?

A ghetto is a small community in a larger town/city, where all the jewish people were concentrated away from the rest of the Sighet in the novel. Many people were moved from their homes .The jews were targeted, surrounded by a barbed wire, yet they were still entirely amongst themselves, forming an isolated community.

What was Mrs. Schachter screaming that made everyone think she was a mad woman? a) "Fire, I see a fire!" b) "Were all going to die!" c) "I am hopeful that we will make it out alive!" d) "We need to escape, I need to get to my husband!"

A) "Fire, I see a fire!"

After Elie and his fathers clothes were taken where did they go next? a. barber b. met with friends c. on the train d. went to work

A) Barber

It important for Elie to say he is 18 not 15 to Dr. Menegele so he ______ a. Can stay alive b. Won't have a harder job c. Can live with his mom

A) Can stay alive

How did the jews have to be while in the train cars? A) Cramped and had to stand B) Spacious and had a lot of room C) Each person was able to lay down D) They had seats in the train

A) Cramped and had to stand

How would you describe the reaction to the news the people of the ghetto had when they learned they were going to be transported a. Panicked b. Hopeful c. depressed d. All of the above

A) Panicked

What did the narrator describe Mrs. Schachter as while she was freaking out? a) She looked very skinny, withered and malnourished. b) She looked very confident and strong c) She looked healthy d) She looked excited

A) She looked very skinny, withered and malnourished.

What did the fascists attack? A) Synagogues B) Supermarkets C) Schools D) Hospitals

A) Synagogues

Q: What is "The Angel of Death" a) The nickname for Dr.Mengele b) The crematorium c) The commanders nickname d) the prisoners nickname

A) The nickname for Dr. Mengele

What happened to Elie's family when they arrived at the camp? a) They are forced to separate into two lines, one of men and one women b) They told they can stay together c) They are instructed to go straight to work in the camp d) They are told to tell the guards they are sick In order to avoid the work camps.

A) They are forced to separate into two lines, one of men and one women

How did the community react to Moishe the Beadle's claims? A) They were dismissive B) They were supportive C) They were conflicted D) They found it humorous

A) They were dismissive

How did German soldiers act towards their house hosts? A) They were polite and made no offensive remarks B) They took over all the house rules and regulations C) They would constantly bash they hosts with mean terms D) None of the above

A) They were polite and made no offensive remarks

What would happen to all the people on the train car if even one prisoner went missing? a) They would all be shot like dogs b) They would be kicked off the train c) They would be moved to a different car d) They would be wiped

A) They would all be shot like dogs

What did the Jewish people have to wear a. Yellow star b. Yellow jacket c. Jewish badge d. Jewish Id

A) Yellow star

Describe the moment when Elie is separated from his mother and sister while at Birkenau

An SS officer barks commands at the jews coming off the trains, and demands that women go to the right and men go to the right. Elie watches his mother walk away from him and take his sister's hand, but at this point he is unaware that will be the last time he will be seeing them.

Ellie was no longer _______ after he arrives at the barracks? A: hungry B: afraid C: tired D: happy

B) Afraid

What is the name of the new camp that Elie and the rest of the simple laborers were taken to? A) Auschwitz B) Buna C) Buchenwald D) Bergen-Belsen

B) Buna

How did the members of the ghetto feel when they were heading towards the gate? a. Excited b. Distressed c. Bored d. Tired

B) Distressed

What are the "Strange-looking creatures, dressed in striped jackets and black pants..." that are described in page 28? A. SS Officers B. Fellow inmates C. Doctors D. Wild Animals

B) Fellow inmates

What was the narrator's fathers reaction to getting slapped after asking for the bathroom? a) He was scared and worried for what was going to happen next b) He accepted the abuse, and reassured his son it does not hurt c) He fell to the ground in pain d) He struck back to the Gypsy

B) He accepted the abuse, and reassured his son it does not hurt

What did the narrator's father do for the first time that he had never seen before? a) He was bleeding b) He was crying c) He was screaming d) He hit his mother

B) He was crying

Why was the officer of Elie's block removed? A) He stood up for the inmates. B) He was judged as too humane. C) He killed too many Jews. D) None of the above

B) He was judged as too humane.

What happened to Mrs. Shaecters husband? a) He was shot b) Him and his wife were separated c) He was not taken d) He escaped

B) Him and his wife were separated

What significance does Moishe the Beadle serve to the narrator (Elie)? A) His father B) His teacher C) His friend D) No significance

B) His teacher

Before the real news of what was going to happen to the Jewish people, how could someone describe the atmosphere in the Ghettos? A: Sad B: Peaceful C: Scared D: Happy

B) Peaceful

How did the Gypsy inmate respond to Elie's father when he asked him where the toilets were located? a. Led him to the toilets b. Slapped him c. Ignored him d. Told him to go back to work

B) Slapped him

What smell followed the SS officer when Elie was standing the mud?. a. Dead bodies b. The Angel of death c. The Villain of life d. Freedom

B) The angle of death

How did the other people on the train stop the woman from screaming? a) They stool silent b) They bound, gagged, and struck her c) They took her off the train d) They killed her

B) They bound, gagged, and struck her

Why does the author constantly mention a sense of light ("It was spring. The sun was shining") after describing the graphic, dark ways that Jews were treated? A) This is used to mention the heat and difficult weather conditions that Jews had faced. B) This contrast provides a sense of hope that Elie would eventually come out of Auschwitz alive. C) This is used to represent the feelings of hatred that Elie felt towards SS officers. D) This has no purpose.

B) This contrast provides a sense of hope that Elie would eventually come out of Auschwitz alive.

How old was Elie when he met Moishe the Beadle? A) 16 B) 10 C) 13 D) 5

C) 13

Which of the following most accurately describes Mrs. Schachter's vision? A. A use of figurative language B. An example of irony C. A foreshadowing of the events to come D. None of the above

C) A foreshadowing of events to come

What did EW's hometown resemble after the germans invaded? a) A cemetery b) a field c) An open tomb d) A concentration camp

C) An open tomb

What was being unloaded into a ditch? a. The possessions of the Jews. b. Young children c. Dead bodies d. Live prisoners

C) Dead bodies

Who does the narrator say rules the ghettos? A. Germans B. Jews C. Delusion D. Politicians

C) Delusion

What was Elie's first impression of Auschwitz in comparison to Birkenau? A) He believed that the food would be worse B) He initially believed that Auschwitz was just as bad, if not worse that Birkenau. C) He believed it was better than Birkenau. D) He believed that this is where he would die.

C) He believed it was better than Birkenau.

Why did Elie refuse to eat the soup that he, along with his inmates received? A) He thought it wasn't safe for him to consume and that he would become sick. B) He wasn't hungry enough to eat any food. C) He had been spoiled throughout his childhood and therefore refused to eat food that did not meet his pre-existing standards. D) He thought that his father needed the soup more than he did because he was doing more harsh labor.

C) He had been spoiled throughout his childhood and therefore refused to eat food

What holiday was occurring when the Jewish people lived in the Ghetto? A. Christmas B. St. Patrick's Day C. Passover D. Hanukkah

C) Passover

What did Elie and his family do after a day of working in the concentration camps? A) Mom cooked a big meal and they ate as a family B) They played games and did activities as a family C) Sleep D) Hung out with other jewish families

C) Sleep

There was only one man who knew where the people in the ghettos were being taken, the president of the Jewish council. Why could he not warn the rest of the Jews? A: He simply did not want to share B:He believed that they should all be sent away C:The Gestapo threatened to shoot him if he talked D: The president did not believe it was true

C) The Gestapo threatened to shoot him if he talked

How did the guards interact with the German girls while the simple laborers walked to Buna? A) The guards ignored the girls. B) The guards were rude to the girls. C) The guards joked around and flirted with the girls. D) The guards threatened to harm the girls.

C) The guards joked around and flirted with the girls.

Why were the young men who wanted to rebel convinced not to? A. They would have to go to a different camp B. They would have to switch barracks C. They did not want their sons to give up hope and be killed D. Afraid they would not get feed

C) They did not want their sons to give up hope and be killed

What would happen to the jews if they were caught with gold, silver, or watches while on the train? a) They were allowed to keep them b) They were arrested c) They were shot on the spot d) They had to do more work at the concentration camps

C) They were shot in the spot

When the Jewish people were first called to leave the ghetto, what were children crying for? a. Toys b. Food c. Water d. Sleep

C) Water

Who told Elie and his father to lie about their age? a. soldier b. Elie's mother c. inmate d. Elie's father

C. An inmate

When they reached the final destination, what were they told about Auschwitz? A. It was a labor camp B. The conditions were good C. Families would not be separated D. All of the above

D) All of the above

What were the Jewish people allowed to bring with them on the journey? A. Money B. Phone C. Jewelry D. Clothing

D) Clothing

Use the provided quote to answer the following question: "At every step, white signs with black skulls looked down on us. The inscription: WARNING! DANGER OF DEATH." The words on the signs can be seen as which of the following? A) Rude B) Discerning C) Insightful D) Ironic

D) Ironic

What role does the narrator's father play in the community? A) A shop owner B) A tax collecter C) A soldier D) None of the above

D) None of the above

Who knew in the ghetto where the transports of people would be taken? a. Children b. Parents c. Nobody d. President of Jewish Council

D) President if the Jewish Council

On page 34, what rhetorical device is used from, "Never shall I forget...," to "Never." ? a. Pathos b. Figurative language c. Diction d. Repetition

D) Répétition

What caused Moishe the Beadle to lose his "spark"? A) The townspeople did not like him since he was poor B) He was grieving the loss of a family member after they were kidnapped by the Germans C) His valuables were taken D) The townspeople did not believe he escaped from the Germans

D) The townspeople did not believe he escaped from the Germans

How did the narrator's reaction compare to the community's reaction to Moishe the Beadle's claims? A) He believed him at first, but changed his opinion after hearing the community's reaction B) He did not initially believe him but did after he saw the shot in his leg C) He fully believed him D) There was no contrast

D) There was no contrast

5. Did Mrs. Schaecter have any family members with her? If so, who?

Due to being separated from her husband husband, she was only with her son. He held her hand to comfort her and keep her calm, however she continued to scream fire throughout the ride to Birkenau.

How does Elie's relationship with his religion compare to other inmates in Auschwitz?

Elie begins to question the absolute justice of god, as he ceased to pray. Other inmates continued to rely heavily on god. Some claimed that god was testing them and believed that being punished was a sign that he (god) loved them.

Why does Elie lie to Stein about the status of his family?

Elie believed that telling Stein that his family was safe would motivate him and give him a reason to survive. This lie provided Stein with a false sense of hope.

What did Elie consider using to kill himself?

Elie considered running into the electric wire, since that death would be faster and less painful.

When did Elie realize that he hated the oppressors?

Elie finally began to realize this when the hungarian police were screaming at the Jews and treating them extremely poorly. When he sees his father cry, he feels anger.

What does Elie get a tattoo of during the morning after arriving in Auschwitz? Why is this important?

Elie gets tattooed numbers on his left arm. His sequence was A-7713. From that point on, Elie would be referred to by this sequence and not by his name, showing how the inmates were continuously dehumanized. This became their new form of identification.

What was the reason why Elie didn't have to hand over his new shoes?

Elie managed to keep his shoes very dirty and muddy so that they looked old and worn down. Because of his shoes' appearance, no one took them. He was very thankful for the mud that allowed him to keep his shoes.

On page 39, what is an example of something that caused a change in Elie's character?

Elie's father had gotten hit in front of him. Elie explains that he didn't do anything, but if it were yesterday, he would have, "dug his nails into this criminal's flesh."

Why is Dr. Mengele a significant figure at the concentration camp?

He is in charge of deciding those who will be selected for forced labor and those who will be marched away to their deaths.

What was the boys plan if he was going to be sent to death?

He was going to take his own life by running into the electrified barbed wire.

Why did Ellie's father try to appear like he was weak when SS soldiers were inspecting inmates?

His father knew that the strong people would have to be witnessing first hand and contribute in the horrors of the camp- didn't want to circulate attention around himself (working in the crematoria)

"Our clothes were to be thrown on the floor at the back of the barrack. There was a pile there already. New suits, old ones, torn overcoats, rags. For us it meant true equality; nakedness" How did all the prisoners being naked and weak in power show true equality?

In the world outside of the camps people are based off their appearance and their strength. But in the camps everyone is naked, weak, and dehumanized into one oppressed mass.

What is the significance of Moshe the Beadle coming back to Elie's house and shouting "I warned you"?

Moishe had previously tried to warn the citizens of Sighet of what awaits. No one believed him and claimed he only wanted the attention. Yet, when the germans finally came to Sighet, the citizens of Signet realized he wasn't lying. They finally understood what was to come and that Moishe was telling the truth. This represents the idea that people tend to dismiss the truth and refuse to listen until they are being directly impacted.

What is one example from page 32 and one example from page 36 that show how the author feels about this and how are they similar?

Page 32, "I pinched myself: Was I still alive? Was I still awake?" Page 36, "We were incapable of thinking. Our senses were numbed..." These are similar because they both show how he is dissociating from the real life because of how horrible it is.

Why was Elie and his father told to lie about their ages?

Part of the Nazis' "selection" process was to weed out people who could not physically contribute to the German cause. So, if a prisoner was too young (Elie's case) or too old (Elie's father's situation) to be of any value in regards to labor, and were sent to their death. The inmate tells them this so that both of them can stick together, and to prevent them from being apart of the group sent to the crematoria.

"Mother is still a young women," my father once said. "She must be in a labor camp. And Tzipora is a big girl now. She too must be in a camp..." Why does Elie's father say this? What significance does it represent?

Saying this shows that Elie's father has convinced himself that his wife and daughter are safe as a way to stay motivated and keep himself sane. He is hopeful that one day the family would reunite, which pushes him to keep going.

Who is Stein and what does he ask Elie and his father?

Stein is a relative from Antwerp. He asks if either of them heard any news about his wife, Reizel, and his two children. Elie responds by saying that they were safe, though this was a lie.

What is the significance of the Germans imposing strict rules on the nights of passover?

The Germans did this as a way to mock the Jews, showing a true lack of any respect by punishing them during this holiday.

What is the significance of the families having to leave their valuables behind?

The Jewish people were not allowed to take any belongings of significance with them. They were left with bringing there bare minimum with them and had to leave behind everything that made up who they were. By losing these possessions, they lost part of their identity.

What does Elie mean by "our illusions" in the following passage derived from the start of page 29? "The beloved objects that we had carried with us from place to place were now left behind in the wagon, and with them, finally, our illusions."

The Jews were in denial for a long time, but finally begin to realize their new reality. At first, they believed that the concentration camp would have good conditions and that they would all be fine. Along with their physical items being taken away, this inaccurate illusion of what was to come next for the Jews dwindled.

What finally made Mrs. Schachter's son stop crying? a) The arrival at Aushwitz b) The beating of his mother c) He was given food and water d) He was struck

The beating of his mother

Why were the father and son were told to lie about their ages?

The father was told to be younger because he might be killed because he's to old. The son was told to be older to stay with his father and not be sent to death.

On the bottom of page 41, after the supervisor of block 19 was done talking, what do you think the narrator meant by "those were the first human words"

The narrator meant that those were the first non-aggressive words that they have heard from someone in charge since they arrived. The Jews were constantly being yelled at with dehumanizing and degrading terms. For the first time, someone spoke to them in a somewhat respectful manner, and the supervisor was ironically removed for being to humane towards the inmates.

What is the significance of the person who knocked on the sealed window that faced outside?

The person who knocked was an inspector of the hungarian police, a friend of Elie's father, who was there to tell them of danger. Yet, when they opened the window, no one was there. If they had been able to speak to this man, they may have been able to flee.

What is the significance of the quote? " The kapos were beating us again, but I no longer felt the pain"

The prisoners have accepted and adapted to the abusive environment of the camp.

What is the significance of the quote " Freed from the barbers' clutches, we began to wander about the crowd, finding friends, acquaintances. Every encounter filed us with joy - yes,joy. Thank God!You Are still alive!"

The significance of this quote is that this shows the reades how the prisoners, even after going through a traumatic experience, thank god for keeping them alive. They come to terms that going through these traumatic experiences, despite how gruesome they are, is better than death.

What is the significance of the repetition of "NEVER SHALL I FORGET" on page 34?

The significance of this use of repetition is that it demonstrates that the author will never forget what he experienced at his time at Auschwitz. Also, "NEVER" has a very strong denotation which demonstrates how this has a long lasting effect on the author's life. Elie is very descriptive, but repeating the phrase Never shall I forget represents that these emotions and feelings with remain in his thoughts forever.

Why does being able to have new shoes mean so much to Elie?

There aren't many nice things and things that will remind you of home in these camps, so even little things like new shoes mean a lot when others have old stuff.

Why did the path that Elie and his father were forced to walk down go by the fire pits?

This was done to create a sense of fear. Once again, the Germans continue to show how they can toy with the inmates' emotions and show absolutely no respect.

Around when did Elie and his family first leave the ghetto? a. With the first group of people b. With the last group of people c. With the third group of people d. Never

b. With the last group of people