Night Chapter 2+3 Flashcard

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Who does Elie Wiesel stay close to during his entry into the camp?

Back

Elie stays close to his father.

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What was the initial reaction of the train passengers upon learning they were going to Auschwitz?

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They didn't react because nobody had ever heard of Auschwitz before.

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How did Madam Schachter behave during the train ride?

Back

She shouted about a fire on the horizon for multiple days.

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What happens to Elie's mother and sisters upon arrival at the camp?

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The men and women are separated, and he never sees them again.

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What does Elie witness being dumped into flaming pits?

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He sees dead bodies being dumped into the pits.

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What is the significance of Elie's relationship with his father in the camp?

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Elie's relationship with his father provides him with emotional support and a reason to survive.

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What does the behavior of Madam Schachter symbolize in the story?

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Her behavior symbolizes the denial and horror of the situation they are in.

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How does the separation of families impact the prisoners in the camp?

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The separation causes immense psychological trauma and despair among the prisoners.

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What does the term 'Auschwitz' represent in the context of the Holocaust?

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Auschwitz represents one of the most notorious concentration and extermination camps during the Holocaust.

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What is the emotional state of the passengers in the train car as they approach the camp?

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The emotional state varies, but many are in denial or unaware of the impending danger.