Night, Pages 20-39 Review

What does Madame Schachter imagine she sees during the train ride?

• Gas chambers

• Fires

• Nazis

• A bright and happy future

What realization do the people on the train have when the train pulls into Birkenau?

• They are prisoners of war.

• They need to appear strong to avoid the crematoria.

• Mrs. Schachter’s visions of the fire are real.

• Families will be separated from each other.

On page 27 Elie recalls eight short, simple words that he will never forget. Those words are:

• Men to the right, women to the left

• Never forget, you are in a concentration camp

• You've been chosen to work in the Crematorium

• Run, faster, you lazy good for nothing men

Why will Elie never forget the eight short, simple words?

• That is the moment he realizes there is no turning back.

• That is the moment he loses his faith in God.

• That is the first time he sees his father cry.

• This is the last time he sees his mother and sister, Tzipora.

The prisoners are separated after getting off the train in Birkenau. Once this happens, who is with Elie?

(a)  

What does the word “night” come to symbolize in this section of the book?

• Recurring nightmares

• Hope for a new day

• Death, loss of faith

• Sleep

Why does Elie's father get struck by the gypsy?

• He asks how much longer they will be at the camp.

• He asks for food.

• He asks where the toilets are located.

• He asks for a blanket.

True or False: Elie stands up for his father and attacks the gypsy.

(a)  

What were the conditions like on the train ride from Sighet to Birkenau?

• Cramped

• Crowded

• Little air

• Only one toilet

• There were not enough seats for the 80 passengers.

On page 30, as Elie and his father are nearing the pit of burning bodies, what is Elie's biggest fear?

• Being separated from his father

• Seeing his little sister and mom walk into the Crematorium

• Elie is afraid he will have a mental breakdown

• Elie is afraid they will choose him to help throw bodies into the pit.