Night Chapters 4-5

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What does Eliezer feel he has been reduced to during his experience in the concentration camp?

Back

Eliezer feels he has been reduced to a 'stomach', symbolizing his basic instinct for survival and hunger.

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How did the other inmates feel about the pipel?

Back

The pipel was cruelly hated by the other inmates, reflecting the harsh realities of their environment.

Front

What action does an inmate take during a bombing raid that leads to his death?

Back

The inmate runs to the soup caldron because he is starving, demonstrating the desperation of hunger.

Front

How does Elie manage to avoid having his gold tooth extracted by the dentist?

Back

Elie tells the dentist that he is not feeling well, which allows him to escape the procedure.

Front

What is the weather like at the end of chapter 5 of Night?

Back

It is snowing, which adds to the bleak atmosphere of the narrative.

Front

What does the term 'pipel' refer to in the context of Night?

Back

A pipel is a young boy who serves as a servant to the camp's authorities, often receiving special treatment.

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What does the act of running to the soup caldron symbolize in Night?

Back

It symbolizes the extreme hunger and desperation faced by the inmates.

Front

What is the significance of Eliezer's gold tooth in the story?

Back

The gold tooth represents a small piece of Eliezer's humanity and value, which he tries to protect.

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How does the environment in the concentration camp affect the inmates' relationships?

Back

The harsh conditions lead to mistrust, cruelty, and a breakdown of human relationships among the inmates.

Front

What does Eliezer's feeling of being reduced to a 'stomach' indicate about his state of mind?

Back

It indicates a loss of identity and humanity, focusing solely on survival.