Night Book Flashcard

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Why does Moshe leave Sighet?

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He is transported out by the SS.

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What was Elie asked to give up in order to work with his father?

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His shoes.

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How does Schlomo die?

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Dysentery.

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Why does Elie get sick AFTER he is liberated?

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He ate too much after being in a state of starvation.

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Where does the transport arrive at the end of chapter 3?

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Buna.

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What is the significance of Moshe's warning to the Jews of Sighet?

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It highlights the theme of denial and the failure to recognize the impending danger.

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How does Elie's relationship with his father change throughout the story?

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It evolves from a typical father-son relationship to one of mutual dependence and survival.

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What role does faith play in Elie's life during the Holocaust?

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Elie's faith is challenged and ultimately diminished as he witnesses the atrocities around him.

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What does the term 'dehumanization' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

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The process of stripping individuals of their humanity, often through brutal treatment and loss of identity.

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How does the setting of the concentration camps affect the characters?

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The harsh conditions lead to physical and psychological suffering, impacting their will to survive.