Night

Multiple Choice

From last class reading, which of the following best describes a central theme in the excerpt from 'Night' by Elie Wiesel?

• Loss of identity and humanity

• The power of hope

• The importance of family traditions

• The beauty of nature

Multiple Choice

Based on the synopsis of pages 37-39 from 'Night,' what effect did the arrival of the SS officer have on the prisoners?

• It brought a sense of hope and relief.

• It caused fear and tension among the prisoners.

• It made the prisoners feel safe and protected.

• It encouraged the prisoners to rebel.

Open Ended

What is ironic about the signs that say 'WARNING! DANGER OF DEATH' in the context of the camp?

Multiple Choice

Part A

How does the characterization of the narrator contribute to the theme of fear?

• A. The narrator shows bravery by standing up to the guards.

• B. The narrator's actions reveal that terror controls and overwhelms him.

• C. The narrator shows that fear does not affect him in the camp.

• D. The narrator is more afraid for the guards than for himself.

Multiple Choice

Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?

• A. My feet were running on their own. (Paragraph 2)

• B. It was spring. The sun was shining. (Paragraph 2)

• C. Come on, son. (Paragraph 4)

• D. We continued to march between the barbed wire. (Paragraph 5)

Open Ended

What was the narrator's first impression of Auschwitz?

Open Ended

What does the author's portrayal of the SS men reveal to the reader?

Open Ended

What does the narrator's refusal to eat the soup tell the reader about his feelings?

Open Ended

How does the loss of Elie’s name and identity reflect one of the larger themes in the memoir?