"Night" Chapter 3 Flashcard

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Why did Elie lie about his age and occupation when questioned by the S.S. officer?

Back

An inmate told him to say he was 18.

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Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie’s block removed?

Back

He was too kind.

Front

What is the central idea of Chapters 2-3 in 'Night'?

Back

Eliezer and the other Jews of Sighet endure a horrific train ride to Auschwitz where many are sent to the crematorium and the rest become prisoners in the concentration camp.

Front

What items were the Jews allowed to keep upon arrival at Auschwitz?

Back

Belts and shoes.

Front

What identification was used on the prisoners in concentration camps?

Back

A tattoo.

Front

What does the term 'Auschwitz' refer to in the context of 'Night'?

Back

Auschwitz is a concentration camp where many Jews were sent during the Holocaust.

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What role did Eliezer's father play in his survival during the camp?

Back

Eliezer's father encouraged him to eat and maintain his strength.

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How did the treatment of prisoners change over time in the camp?

Back

Prisoners faced increasingly harsh conditions and dehumanization.

Front

What was the significance of Mrs. Schächter's visions?

Back

Her visions foreshadowed the horrors that awaited the Jews at Auschwitz.

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What does the term 'crematorium' signify in the context of the Holocaust?

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A crematorium was a facility used to burn the bodies of those killed in concentration camps.