Night Chapters 7-9

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How old is Eliezer at the end of Chapter 7?

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16

Front

What was the weather like while the men were on the train?

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snow, snow, snow

Front

What is significant about January 28, 1945?

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The last day Wiesel saw his father

Front

What did Wiesel see in the mirror?

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a corpse

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What happened when a German workman threw a piece of bread into the wagon?

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Men hurled themselves over each other to get to the bread

Front

What does the snow symbolize in the narrative?

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The harshness and desolation of the environment the prisoners faced.

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How does Eliezer's perception of God change throughout Chapters 7-9?

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He struggles with his faith and questions God's presence in the face of suffering.

Front

What role does the father-son relationship play in Eliezer's survival?

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It provides him with motivation and a reason to endure the hardships.

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What does the mirror represent when Eliezer looks into it?

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It reflects his loss of identity and humanity.

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How does the theme of dehumanization manifest in Chapters 7-9?

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Through the brutal treatment of prisoners and their struggle for basic needs.