Night Chapter 5

Front

Why don't the prisoners want to fast on Yom Kippur?

Back

They could starve to death.

Front

What was Elie's concern after his leg amputation?

Back

If it had been amputated and he couldn't work, he most likely would be killed.

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Front

What does 'selection' refer to in the context of the camp?

Back

It refers to the process where prisoners are chosen for work or extermination.

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Front

What choice do Elie and his father face regarding camp evacuation?

Back

Stay at the camp or leave with the transports.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does it mean if a guard writes down your number during selection?

Back

You did not pass selection.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the significance of Yom Kippur in the context of the story?

Back

It represents a day of atonement and reflection, which is overshadowed by the dire circumstances of the prisoners.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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Front

How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve in Chapter 5?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.6.3

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What does the term 'dehumanization' mean in the context of the Holocaust?

Back

It refers to the process of stripping individuals of their humanity, treating them as less than human.

Front

What role does fear play in the decisions made by the prisoners?

Back

Fear drives many of their choices, often leading to survival over moral considerations.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What does the act of fasting symbolize for the prisoners?

Back

It symbolizes a loss of faith and the struggle for survival.

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