Night Chapter 5 Reading Flashcard

Front

How long does the doctor tell Elie to rest his foot after surgery?

Back

Two weeks.

Front

Why do the SS make the prisoners march into the snow at the end of Chapter 5?

Back

They don't want the Jews to be liberated by the Russians, who have been bombing the camp.

Front

On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, what is Elie's attitude towards God?

Back

Accusatory and rebellious.

Front

Why does Elie need an operation?

Back

His foot becomes infected.

Front

What does Dr. Mengele do in Chapter 5?

Back

Watches Elie run in selection.

Front

What is the significance of Rosh Hashanah in Jewish tradition?

Back

It is the Jewish New Year, a time for reflection and repentance.

Front

What does Yom Kippur represent in Jewish faith?

Back

It is the Day of Atonement, a day for fasting and seeking forgiveness.

Front

How does Elie's faith change throughout the story?

Back

Elie's faith shifts from strong belief to doubt and rebellion against God.

Front

What role does Dr. Mengele play in the concentration camps?

Back

He is known for his cruel experiments and selections of prisoners.

Front

What does the snow symbolize in Chapter 5?

Back

The snow symbolizes the harshness and brutality of the prisoners' conditions.