Night chapter 8-9

Front

What does Elie compare himself to when he looks in the mirror?

Back

A corpse

Front

What were the Jews' first thoughts after the Americans saved them?

Back

Of food

Front

What happened to father when he got off the train?

Back

He gave up and said he was ready to die.

Front

Why didn't guards give the elder Mr. Weisel Soup?

Back

They felt he was soon going to die anyway and it would be a waste.

Front

Elie does all the following when his father was dying EXCEPT:

Back

Beat up other prisoners to protect him.

Front

What is the significance of Elie's comparison of himself to a corpse?

Back

It reflects his loss of identity and humanity due to the horrors of the concentration camp.

Front

How does the theme of survival manifest in Elie's actions towards his father?

Back

Elie struggles between his instinct to survive and his duty to care for his father.

Front

What role does food play in the narrative of Night?

Back

Food symbolizes survival, desperation, and the loss of humanity.

Front

What does Elie's relationship with his father reveal about familial bonds in times of crisis?

Back

It highlights the strength and fragility of familial love under extreme duress.

Front

How does the experience of liberation affect the survivors in Night?

Back

They are overwhelmed with relief but also face the harsh reality of their losses.