Night: Chapter 5 Comprehension Check

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What is the significance of selection in the context of the Holocaust?

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Selection was a process used by the Nazis to determine which prisoners would be sent to work camps and which would be sent to their deaths. It was a brutal and dehumanizing experience.

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What does Elie's father try to give him after the first selection?

Back

Elie's father tries to give him a knife and a spoon, which symbolizes the little possessions they had left and the importance of survival.

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Which country liberated Auschwitz just after Elie and his father left on the march?

Back

Russia liberated Auschwitz shortly after Elie and his father were forced to march away from the camp.

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What was the Nazi's 'gift' to the Jews on Rosh Hashanah?

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The Nazi's 'gift' was selection, which meant that many Jews were chosen for extermination instead of receiving any form of kindness or celebration.

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What did the prisoners have to do before they marched?

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The prisoners were forced to clean the barracks, which was a humiliating task that served no real purpose other than to exert control over them.

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How did the Jews try to avoid selection?

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Jews tried to avoid selection by running fast, maintaining color in their faces, and not making eye contact with the guards.

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What does the act of not making eye contact symbolize in the context of the Holocaust?

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Not making eye contact symbolizes the loss of humanity and the fear that prisoners felt in the presence of their oppressors.

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What does Elie Wiesel's 'Night' primarily depict?

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'Night' primarily depicts Elie Wiesel's experiences during the Holocaust, focusing on his struggles for survival and the loss of faith.

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What role does family play in Elie's survival during the Holocaust?

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Family plays a crucial role in Elie's survival, as his bond with his father provides him with motivation and a reason to keep fighting for life.

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What is the emotional impact of the Holocaust on survivors like Elie Wiesel?

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The emotional impact includes trauma, loss of faith, and a lifelong struggle to reconcile their experiences with their identity.