Night Chapter 7 Flashcard

Front

What happened to the remaining prisoners who could stand when they arrived at Buchenwald?

Back

They were able to get out of the train.

Front

What was Meir Katz's role at Buna?

Back

He was a gardener.

Front

True or False: Elie is 17 years old at this point in the story.

Back

False.

Front

How many prisoners entered the wagon?

Back

100.

Front

What was the reaction of the Jews when German workmen threw scraps of bread in the train car?

Back

The Jews fought each other to death for a few crumbs.

Front

Define Buchenwald in the context of 'Night'.

Back

Buchenwald was a concentration camp where Elie and other prisoners were taken.

Front

What does the act of fighting for bread symbolize in 'Night'?

Back

It symbolizes the desperation and dehumanization experienced by the prisoners.

Front

What is the significance of Meir Katz's character in 'Night'?

Back

Meir Katz represents the loss of hope and the struggle for survival among the prisoners.

Front

Explain the importance of the number of prisoners entering the wagon.

Back

It highlights the severe conditions and the selective survival of the fittest.

Front

What does Elie's age represent in the narrative?

Back

Elie's age represents the loss of youth and innocence due to the horrors of the Holocaust.