'Night' - chapters 4 & 5

Front

Why do the prisoners forget to pray for Akiba Drumer?

Back

They are distracted by especially harsh treatment.

Front

Who was Dr. Mengele?

Back

A cruel doctor who did experiments on twins.

Front

What happened to the dentist who was going to extract Elie’s crown?

Back

He was hanged for selling gold on the black market.

Front

How did Idek punish Elie for spying on him?

Back

Elie was whipped twenty-five times.

Front

Who is the foreman in Elie’s Kommando?

Back

Franek.

Front

What is the significance of prayer in the concentration camps?

Back

Prayer represents hope and faith, which are challenged by the harsh realities of camp life.

Front

What does Eliezer's relationship with his father symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes the bond of family and the struggle for survival.

Front

How does the theme of dehumanization manifest in the camps?

Back

Prisoners are stripped of their identities, treated as numbers, and subjected to brutal conditions.

Front

What role does music play in the lives of the prisoners?

Back

Music serves as a form of resistance and a reminder of humanity.

Front

What is the impact of starvation on the prisoners' behavior?

Back

Starvation leads to desperation, selfishness, and a breakdown of moral values.