Night Ch 5-6

Front

What is the significance of the doctor's calming presence for Eliezer?

Back

Eliezer feels reassured and comforted by the doctor's calming demeanor, which contrasts with the harsh realities of the camp.

Front

Why did Eliezer's father give him a knife and spoon?

Back

It was an inheritance, as his father anticipated that Eliezer might be killed.

Front

What does the bell symbolize in the camp?

Back

The bell symbolizes the control the Nazis had over the prisoners and the powerlessness of the Jews.

Front

What sound does Eliezer hear in the silence of the abandoned village?

Back

He hears a violin.

Front

What event in Chapter 5 causes Eliezer to rebel against God?

Back

Yom Kippur fasting leads Eliezer to question his faith.

Front

How does Eliezer's perception of God change throughout the story?

Back

Eliezer's faith is challenged by the suffering he witnesses, leading to feelings of anger and rebellion.

Front

What role does family play in Eliezer's survival?

Back

Family provides emotional support and motivation for survival, particularly his bond with his father.

Front

How does the theme of dehumanization manifest in the camp?

Back

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

Front

What is the impact of the camp's environment on the prisoners' mental state?

Back

The oppressive environment leads to despair, hopelessness, and a struggle for identity.

Front

What does Eliezer's surgery represent in the context of his experiences?

Back

The surgery represents vulnerability and the loss of control over his own body and fate.