Night Ch. 4-5 - Elie Wiesel's Experiences in Buna

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What job were Elie and his father assigned to in Buna?

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Working in the electrical warehouse.

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What were Elie Wiesel’s thoughts during the Jewish New Year ceremony?

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Anger towards God.

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Why did the dentist want to see Elie?

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To extract his gold crown.

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What is 'selection' in the context of the concentration camps?

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Deciding who would be executed.

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What did Elie’s father give him as his 'inheritance'?

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A knife and a spoon.

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What does the electrical warehouse symbolize in Elie Wiesel's experiences?

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A semblance of normalcy and a connection to the past.

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How does Elie’s perception of God change throughout the chapters?

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He experiences anger and doubt towards God due to the suffering.

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What role does hope play in Elie’s survival during his time in Buna?

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Hope serves as a crucial motivator for endurance amidst despair.

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What is the significance of Rosh Hashanah in the narrative?

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It represents a time of reflection and the struggle between faith and despair.

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How does the theme of dehumanization manifest in Buna?

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Through the brutal treatment of prisoners and the loss of individual identity.