Night Chapter 2-3

Front

What happens to the objects the family brought with them from Sighet?

Back

They are left in the wagon.

Front

What does Elie see getting dumped into flaming pits?

Back

Dead bodies.

Front

Besides age, what else does Elie lie about?

Back

His job.

Front

How did the people in the train car react when they realized they were going to Auschwitz?

Back

They didn't. Nobody had ever heard of that name before.

Front

What happens when Elie's father asks where the bathroom is?

Back

He is beaten in front of his son.

Front

What is the significance of the objects left behind by the family?

Back

It symbolizes the loss of their previous lives and the dehumanization they experience.

Front

What does the act of dumping dead bodies into pits represent?

Back

It represents the brutality and disregard for human life during the Holocaust.

Front

Why does Elie lie about his age?

Back

He lies to avoid being separated from his father and to increase his chances of survival.

Front

What does the lack of knowledge about Auschwitz indicate about the Jewish community's awareness of their fate?

Back

It indicates a profound ignorance and disbelief regarding the true nature of their situation.

Front

How does the treatment of Elie's father reflect the overall treatment of the Jewish people during this time?

Back

It reflects the extreme cruelty and violence they faced, even in front of their loved ones.