Night: Chapter 5 Reading Check

Front

What advice was NOT given to Elie to pass the selection process?

Back

Look at the SS doctors.

Front

Why did the head of the block want it cleaned before leaving?

Back

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

Front

Who examined the prisoners during the selection in Chapter 5?

Back

SS Doctors.

Front

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

Back

Rosh Hashana.

Front

What is Elie scared of during his recovery?

Back

That his leg had been cut off.

Front

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

Back

It represents a time of reflection and hope amidst despair.

Front

What role do the SS Doctors play in the selection process?

Back

They determine which prisoners are fit to work and which are to be sent to their deaths.

Front

How does Elie's fear manifest during the selection process?

Back

He fears for his own survival and that of his father.

Front

What does the act of cleaning the block symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes the dehumanization of the Jews and the facade of normalcy.

Front

What does Elie's relationship with his father reveal about his character?

Back

It shows his deep care and concern for family amidst the horrors of the camp.