Night by Elie Wiesel Flashcard Ch 5

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Who is Akiba Drumer?

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A character in 'Night' by Elie Wiesel who does not escape the selection and represents the loss of hope among the prisoners.

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What does Elie’s father give him as an inheritance?

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He gives Elie an inheritance because he is selected for a second selection, indicating a grim reality of their situation.

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Is Buna more difficult now than it was two years ago?

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False. Buna is not more difficult now than it was two years ago.

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Did Elie injure his leg while working in the building unit?

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False. Elie did not injure his leg while working in the building unit.

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Did Elie fast on Yom Kippur?

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True. Elie did not fast on Yom Kippur, which signifies his struggle with faith.

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What is the significance of Yom Kippur in 'Night'?

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Yom Kippur is a day of atonement in Judaism, and Elie's decision not to fast reflects his loss of faith.

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What does the selection process represent in 'Night'?

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The selection process represents the arbitrary nature of life and death in the concentration camps.

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Who are Yossi and Tibi?

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Yossi and Tibi are friends of Elie who also face the horrors of the concentration camps.

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

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The crematory refers to the ovens used to burn the bodies of those who died in the camps.

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What does Elie’s relationship with his father symbolize?

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Elie’s relationship with his father symbolizes the bond of family and the struggle for survival.