Night Chapter 7-9 Comprehension Check

Front

What caused the prisoners to fight each other to the death?

Back

A workman threw bread into the wagon, inciting a desperate struggle for food.

Front

Why was Elie's father nearly thrown out of the train?

Back

They mistook him for dead, highlighting the dehumanization of the prisoners.

Front

What was the primary concern of the prisoners after liberation?

Back

The only thing they could think of was food, reflecting their extreme hunger and deprivation.

Front

Why did the Frenchman and the Pole hit Elie's father?

Back

They hit him because he could no longer go outside to relieve himself, showing the brutal conditions they faced.

Front

Why did the prisoners leave the soup untouched?

Back

They were too tired to think of food, illustrating the physical and mental exhaustion they endured.

Front

What does the act of fighting for bread symbolize in the context of the story?

Back

It symbolizes the desperation and loss of humanity among the prisoners.

Front

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

Back

Elie's relationship becomes more strained as they struggle for survival, yet it also shows moments of deep care and connection.

Front

What role does food play in the lives of the prisoners?

Back

Food represents survival, hope, and the basic human need that is constantly denied to them.

Front

What does the indifference of the SS guards reveal about their character?

Back

It reveals their cruelty and dehumanization of the prisoners, treating them as less than human.

Front

How does the theme of survival manifest in these chapters?

Back

Survival is depicted through the extreme measures prisoners take, including fighting and neglecting their own health.