'Night' - chapters 4 & 5

Front

Who is the foreman in Elie’s Kommando?

Back

Franek

Front

This image can best be described as a(n) _____ (related to expressions of grief or sorrow).

Back

lamentation

Front

What happened to the dentist who was going to extract Elie’s crown?

Back

He was hanged for selling gold on the black market.

Front

Bert's efforts to lift the barbell can best be described as _____ (related to strength or effectiveness).

Back

feeble

Front

What process must the Jews go through to determine whether or not they are healthy enough to work?

Back

selection

Front

Define 'selection' in the context of the Holocaust.

Back

A process where individuals are chosen for work or extermination based on their perceived health.

Front

What does 'lamentation' signify in literature?

Back

An expression of deep sorrow or mourning.

Front

Explain the significance of the character Franek in 'Night'.

Back

Franek represents the cruelty and opportunism that emerged among prisoners.

Front

What role do Kapos play in the concentration camps?

Back

Kapos were prisoners assigned by the Nazis to supervise forced labor or carry out administrative tasks.

Front

Describe the emotional impact of the dentist's fate on Elie.

Back

It highlights the moral decay and desperation within the camp, affecting Elie's view on humanity.