Night Chapter 3-4

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

• To distract him and keep his father safe

• So that he goes to the labor camp instead of the crematorium

• To impress the S.S. Officer with how talented he is for his age

• So that the S.S. Officer would feel bad about imprisoning someone so young

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

• Children were barely given enough warm clothing

• People were forced to get tattoos

• Babies were killed by being thrown into flames

• Animals were starving

How has Elie changed in a short time?

• He started to prioritize his survival first and is losing his trust in God

• He became more positive and encouraged others to have more faith

• He befriended certain officers who secretly helped him get food

• He started stealing food from fellow prisoners in order to survive

What sort of identification was used on the prisoners?

• Different colored uniforms depending on their age and gender

• A yellow star that they had to wear on their sleeve

• A name tag with their name and age

• A set of letters and numbers tattooed on their arms

What were the objectives of the medical examinations?

• To use prisoners for medical experiments

• To get rid of sick prisoners and to look for gold fillings

• To give prisoners much needed medication

• To secretly infect prisoners with diseases

Why were the Jewish musicians not allowed to play music by Beethoven?

• Because Beethoven was a Jewish composer and the soldiers hated him for that reason

• Because their instruments were out of tune and not pleasant to listen to

• Because Beethoven was a German composer and the soldiers believed Jews were not worthy of playing music by a German composer

• Because they were not allowed to sing or make any noise in the camp

How did Elie initially avoid losing his gold crown?

• By selling it to another prisoner

• By secretly bribing the dentist

• By hiding it inside his mattress

• By lying that he has a fever and isn't feeling well

What happened when Elie refused to give his crown to Franek? What was the end result?

•  Franek beats Elie's father until Elie eventually gives up his crown

• Elie beats Franek until he finally goes away

• Elie's father begs Franek to take his crown instead

• Franek admires Elie's determination and leaves him alone

During one of the preliminary “ceremonies” for a hanging, Juliek whispers to Elie, "This ceremony, will it be over soon? I am hungry..." What does this suggest?

• This suggests that Juliek and Elie are good friends who can be honest with each other

• This suggests that the prisoners look to Elie for leadership and guidance

• This suggests that Juliek is not being fed enough and is malnourished

• This suggests that the prisoners cared more about their hunger than the death of one of their neighbors

During one hanging, Elie and the other prisoners cried. What made this hanging different from others?

• This hanging was difficult to watch because it was an old man who was very ill.

• This hanging was a beloved church leader from their hometown, who everyone looked up to.

• This hanging was different because it was a child. The little boy was so light that he did not die right away.

• This hanging was different because it was a woman who had three young children.