Ch 6 Night

The SS do not view the prisoners as human beings. Which sentence from the text best supports this statement?

• I was putting one foot in front of the other, like a machine.
• They had orders to shoot anyone who could not sustain the pace.
• The SS made us increase out pace.
• If one of us stopped for a second, a quick shot eliminated the filthy dog.

What happened to Zalman?

• He was shot by the SS.
• He is trampled by the prisoners.
• He passed out in the snow and was left behind to die.
• He prayed while he ran and was mocked by the other prisoners.

Why does the presence of his father give Elie the strength to continue the march?

• Elie knows he would probably die without his father.
• Elie's father knows the way to the new camp.
• Elie's father promised to give Elie his inheritance once they got to the new camp.
• Elie knows his father would probably die without him.

Which of the following statements best explains why it was so important for Eliezer and his father to stay awake when the march stopped to rest even though they were exhausted?

• If they fell asleep in the snow, they might die from hypothermia and never wake up.
• If they fell asleep in the snow, then other prisoners might steal what little rations they have left.
• The Nazis were shooting any prisoners who were not able to stand up on their own.
• The Nazis had commanded everyone to stay awake until they made it to the next camp.

What does Elie suspect Rabbi Eliahu's son has done?

• Abandoned his father because he was a burden.
• Steal the rations of the sleeping prisoners.
• Died and disappeared under the snow.
• Run off to hide in another shed where the Nazis would not find him.

What does Elie pray for when Rabbi Eliahu is looking for his son?

• He prays for food.
• He prays to never abandon his father.
• He prays that the Rabbi finds his son alive.
• He prays that he will not be left behind if he falls asleep.

What does Elie do when his father is put on the wrong side during selection?

• Elie walks over to his father's line, causes a confusing riot, and sneaks his dad back to the right side.
• Elie yells at the SS officers and this convinces them to allow his father to return to the right side.
• Elie weeps, thinking his father is going to die.
• Elie looks straight ahead, refuses to look at his father, and walks through the gates to the new camp.

Juliek, the Polish violinist from Buna, plays Beethoven one last time before he dies. Which of the following inferences is the best explanation of his actions? Choose two.

• Juliek is playing Beethoven a last act of defiance against the Germans because Jews had been banned from playing German composers.
• Juliek is playing Beethoven because Eliezer asked him to play his father’s favorite concerto so he wouldn’t lose hope.
• Juliek knows he is about to die, and he pours his hopes, past, future, and life into playing.
• Juliek is played to encourage the Jews around him to fight to live.