"Night" Chapter 5

Front

What does Eliezer's neighbor in the concentration camp hospital express faith in?

Back

He expresses faith in Hitler.

Front

Why were the inmates kept in the block after evening soup?

Back

They were to be examined for selection.

Front

What does Elie's father try to give him after the first selection?

Back

His inheritance: a knife and a spoon.

Front

In January 1945, which part of Elie's body gets infected?

Back

His foot.

Front

What does it mean if a guard writes down your number during selection?

Back

You did not pass selection.

Front

What is the significance of selection in the concentration camps?

Back

Selection determined who would live or die based on perceived usefulness.

Front

How does Eliezer's relationship with his father evolve throughout the story?

Back

Their bond strengthens as they rely on each other for survival.

Front

What role does faith play in Eliezer's experience in the camps?

Back

Faith is challenged and ultimately diminished as he witnesses atrocities.

Front

What does the act of giving away personal belongings symbolize in the camps?

Back

It symbolizes loss of identity and humanity.

Front

How does the environment of the concentration camp affect the inmates' mental state?

Back

It leads to despair, hopelessness, and a struggle for survival.