Night- Section 3

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What age does Elie Wiesel claim to be when he arrives at the concentration camp?

Back

18 years old, not 15.

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What do the young men in the camp want to do against the Nazis?

Back

They want to revolt, but they are too scared to actually do it.

Front

What happens when Elie's father asks to use the toilet?

Back

He is slapped by the Kapo.

Front

What is the correct order of Elie's journey through the Auschwitz complex?

Back

Birkenau (death camp), Auschwitz (main camp), Buna (work camp).

Front

What profession does Elie tell Dr. Mengele he has back home?

Back

Farmer.

Front

What is the significance of the Kapo in the concentration camp?

Back

The Kapo is a prisoner who is given authority over other prisoners, often enforcing camp rules harshly.

Front

What does the term 'Birkenau' refer to in the context of Elie's experience?

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Birkenau is the death camp where many prisoners were first taken upon arrival.

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How do the older men in the camp respond to the young men's desire to revolt?

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They advise them not to revolt and to maintain hope.

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What does Elie's experience in the camps reveal about the nature of survival?

Back

Survival often requires difficult choices and the ability to endure extreme hardship.

Front

What role does hope play in Elie's narrative?

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Hope is a crucial element that helps Elie and others endure their suffering.