Night Chapters 1-5

Front

What happened to the patients left in the hospital when the concentration camp is evacuated?

Back

They are liberated by the Russians.

Front

What does Elie have to give up in a toilet that is taken out with a rusted spoon?

Back

His tooth with a gold crown.

Front

Why does Elie run very fast when he is examined by the SS doctors?

Back

He does not want to be selected and must look healthy.

Front

Who instructs Elie in the Kabbalah?

Back

Moshe The Beadle.

Front

Upon entering the camps, what were prisoners NOT required to do?

Back

Turn in their shoes.

Front

What is the significance of Moshe The Beadle in Elie's life?

Back

He introduces Elie to the Kabbalah and represents a connection to faith.

Front

What does the act of surrendering belongings symbolize for the prisoners?

Back

It symbolizes the loss of identity and freedom.

Front

How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve throughout the early chapters?

Back

It becomes a source of strength and motivation for survival.

Front

What role does fear play in the behavior of the prisoners?

Back

Fear drives them to comply with orders and hide their weaknesses.

Front

What does the gold crown represent for Elie?

Back

It represents a part of his identity and humanity that is stripped away.