Night Chapter 3

Front

What is the last step of the admission process for prisoners in 'Night'?

Back

Getting tattooed with their number.

Front

How do Elie and his father survive the first selection off the train?

Back

They lie about their ages.

Front

What action do German officers take immediately after unloading the Jews from the train?

Back

They separated the men, children, and women.

Front

What was Dr. Josef Mengele's purpose when the men marched before him?

Back

Mengele asked their age, health, and profession to sort out the young, weak, and useless.

Front

Why do the young Jewish men with knives not attack the SS?

Back

They decide to have faith in God instead.

Front

What does the tattooing of numbers symbolize in the context of 'Night'?

Back

The dehumanization and loss of identity of the prisoners.

Front

What is the significance of lying about their ages for Elie and his father?

Back

It represents their struggle for survival and the desperate measures taken to avoid selection.

Front

How does the separation of families impact the prisoners in 'Night'?

Back

It creates emotional trauma and despair, as they are torn from their loved ones.

Front

What role does Dr. Mengele play in the selection process?

Back

He is a figure of authority who decides the fate of the prisoners based on their perceived usefulness.

Front

What does the act of faith represent for the Jewish men in the face of oppression?

Back

It symbolizes hope and resilience amidst despair.