Night Chapter 5 Form B

Front

What does the rabbi's statement 'It's over. God is no longer with us.' signify?

Back

A loss of faith and despair in the face of suffering.

Front

Why is Yom Kippur significant in Jewish tradition?

Back

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

Front

What does the act of cleaning the barracks symbolize for the prisoners?

Back

A futile attempt to maintain some semblance of order and dignity.

Front

What was the outcome for those who remained in the infirmary after the war?

Back

They were liberated by the Russians.

Front

What strategies did Jews use to avoid selection during the Holocaust?

Back

Running fast, having color in their face, and not making eye contact.

Front

What does the term 'selection' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

Back

The process by which prisoners were chosen for labor or extermination.

Front

How did the narrator's relationship with faith change throughout the story?

Back

He experienced a shift from belief to doubt due to the horrors faced.

Front

What role does family play in the narrator's decisions during the Holocaust?

Back

Family ties influence his actions and emotional state, particularly his father's wishes.

Front

What is the significance of Yom Kippur in the context of the story?

Back

It represents a moment of spiritual reflection amidst despair.

Front

What does the phrase 'God's ways are not mysterious' imply about the rabbi's beliefs?

Back

It suggests a rejection of faith and understanding of divine justice.