Night by Elie Wiesel Flashcard Ch 5

Front

What injury did Elie sustain while working in the building unit?

Back

Elie did not injure his leg while working in the building unit.

Front

How does the difficulty of Buna compare to two years ago?

Back

Buna is not much more difficult now than it was two years ago.

Front

To which unit is Elie transferred?

Back

Elie is transferred to the building unit.

Front

What strategies do prisoners use to avoid selection?

Back

Prisoners use various strategies, including trying to appear healthy and strong.

Front

What would have been the outcome for Elie and his father if they had remained in the hospital?

Back

They would have been liberated two days later.

Front

What is the significance of the building unit in the context of the camp?

Back

The building unit is significant as it represents the labor and conditions faced by the prisoners.

Front

What does the term 'selection' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

Back

Selection refers to the process where prisoners were chosen for work or sent to their deaths.

Front

How does Elie's experience in the camp reflect the broader themes of survival and humanity?

Back

Elie's experience highlights the struggle for survival and the loss of humanity in extreme conditions.

Front

What role does hope play in Elie's narrative?

Back

Hope serves as a crucial motivator for Elie and others to endure their suffering.

Front

What does the hospital symbolize in Elie's story?

Back

The hospital symbolizes a temporary refuge and the possibility of liberation.