NIGHT, Chapters 4-6

Front

What tool is used to remove Elie's gold-crowned tooth?

Back

A rusty spoon.

Front

What does Rabbi Eliahou's son do to save himself?

Back

He leaves his father behind in the snow.

Front

What event causes Elie to question the presence of God?

Back

The hanging of the pipel (child).

Front

What literary device is illustrated by the fact that those who stayed were not killed and those who left struggled?

Back

Irony.

Front

What action does Elie take when his father is marked for death?

Back

He goes after him and brings him back to the right.

Front

Define 'irony' in the context of 'Night'.

Back

Irony refers to a situation where the outcome is contrary to what was expected, highlighting the unpredictability of survival during the Holocaust.

Front

What is the significance of Elie's gold-crowned tooth?

Back

It symbolizes the loss of identity and humanity in the concentration camps.

Front

How does witnessing the hanging of the pipel affect Elie's faith?

Back

It leads him to question the existence of God and the justice of the world.

Front

What does the Kaddish represent in the story?

Back

The Kaddish is a Jewish prayer for the dead, symbolizing Elie's connection to his faith and his father.

Front

Explain the emotional impact of Elie's experiences in the concentration camp.

Back

Elie's experiences lead to profound despair, loss of faith, and a struggle for survival.