Night Chapter 3 Quiz

When questioned by the S.S. officer, why did Elie lie about his age and occupation?

• He thought that if he said he was 18 that he would be treated a little better.
• He knew that being 18 would mean that he is adult.
• An inmate told him to say he was 18.
• He heard rumors that 18 was the best age to be in the eyes of the Nazis.

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What was the first horrifying sight that Elie at first disbelieved?

• He saw children being thrown into the flames
• He saw a Nazi officer shoot a dog.
• He saw his sister and mother beaten.
• He saw the Nazis were forcibly shaving Jewish heads.

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What is the best explanation to the following quote:
"Never shall I forget these flames which consumed my faith forever."

• The flames are burned into his brain, and seeing the flames and Nazi treatment of Jews caused him to lose his hope in humanity and his faith in God.
• He witnessed the Nazis burning down the synagogue he had attended as a child.
• He knew that the Nazis had burned the ghetto to the ground and he wouldn't forget it.
• He could never forget how the Nazis hate was  like a big burning fire that never went out.

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How had Elie changed in a short time?

• He was no longer a child inside; he felt numb.
• He felt wise beyond his years.
• He felt like he was very old.
• He felt like child throwing a tantrum.

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What identification was used on the prisoners?

• A nametag
• A tattoo
• A lanyard
• Their last name on the back of their shirt

Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie’s block removed?

• He was too mean.
• He got sick.
• He was too physically violent.
• He was too kind.

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