Night - Chapter 5

Front

What advice are the men given before the selection?

Back

Run as fast as possible.

Front

What holiday are the Jews celebrating at the beginning of chapter 5?

Back

Rosh Hashana.

Front

What is the weather like at the end of Chapter 5?

Back

Snowy.

Front

In the concentration camp hospital, what does Eliezer’s neighbor say he has lost faith in except for?

Back

Hitler.

Front

Why does the head of block want the block cleaned before they leave?

Back

He wants it to look like the Jews were humans and not animals.

Front

What is the significance of Rosh Hashana in the context of Chapter 5?

Back

It represents a time of reflection and hope for the Jewish people.

Front

How does the weather reflect the mood at the end of Chapter 5?

Back

The snowy weather symbolizes despair and coldness in their situation.

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What does Eliezer's neighbor's loss of faith signify about the impact of the concentration camps?

Back

It highlights the deep psychological trauma and loss of hope experienced by the prisoners.

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What does the act of cleaning the block symbolize in the context of the prisoners' humanity?

Back

It symbolizes a desperate attempt to maintain dignity and humanity in inhumane conditions.

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How does the advice to run fast before selection reflect the desperation of the prisoners?

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It shows the instinct for survival in a life-threatening situation.