Review for Finals: Night - Chapter 2 and 3

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She looked like a withered tree in a field of wheat.'

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What realization do the Jewish prisoners come to after several days of travel in Night?

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They realize that they are not going to stay in Hungary.

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How is daily life in Auschwitz described in Night?

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Harsh and brutal.

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Who was Joseph Mengele?

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A German SS officer and physician known for conducting inhumane experiments on concentration camp prisoners.

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Who was Job in the Old Testament?

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Job was a faithful servant of God who endured great suffering and loss.

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What does foreshadowing mean in literature?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of the imagery in Wiesel's description of Mrs. Schächter?

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It evokes feelings of isolation and despair, highlighting her mental state and foreshadowing the horrors to come.

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What role does dehumanization play in Night?

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Dehumanization strips individuals of their identity and humanity, making it easier for oppressors to justify their actions.

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What is the theme of survival in Night?

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The theme of survival explores the lengths to which individuals will go to stay alive amidst extreme adversity.

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What does the term 'Auschwitz' refer to?

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Auschwitz was a network of concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust.