Night Chapter 5 Flashcard

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What advice are the men given before the selection?

Back

Run as fast as possible.

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

Back

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

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

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Snowy.

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

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His inheritance: a knife and a spoon.

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

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Rosh Hashana.

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What is the significance of running fast during selection?

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It increases the chances of survival by avoiding being chosen for labor or death.

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How does the head of block's desire for cleanliness reflect on the treatment of Jews?

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It shows the dehumanization of Jews, as they are treated more like animals than humans.

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What does the snowy weather symbolize at the end of Chapter 5?

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It symbolizes the coldness and harshness of their reality.

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What does Elie's father's gesture represent?

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It represents the bond of family and the struggle for survival.

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What does Rosh Hashana signify for the Jewish people?

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