Night Chapters 7-9

Front

What is the primary reason Elie Wiesel held his father's hand at the beginning of Chapter 8?

Back

He was afraid of losing his father.

Front

What does Elie Wiesel mean when he says, 'The night was growing longer.... neverending' in Chapter 7?

Back

He is speaking both literally and metaphorically.

Front

What was the very first thought of the Jews once liberated?

Back

To eat.

Front

What was described in Chapter 7 as 'contagious'?

Back

Moaning and cries of distress.

Front

Where did the Jewish prisoners arrive at the end of Chapter 7?

Back

Buchenwald.

Front

What does the term 'SS officers' refer to in the context of Night?

Back

The SS officers were members of the Schutzstaffel, a major paramilitary organization under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'neverending night' in the narrative?

Back

It symbolizes despair, hopelessness, and the prolonged suffering of the prisoners.

Front

How does Elie Wiesel's relationship with his father evolve throughout the chapters?

Back

Their bond strengthens as they rely on each other for support and survival.

Front

What role does food play in the experiences of the prisoners in Night?

Back

Food represents survival, hope, and the basic human need that becomes a source of conflict and desperation.

Front

What does the term 'liberation' signify in the context of Night?

Back

Liberation refers to the moment when the prisoners were freed from the concentration camps.