Night Chapter 2 CCSS

What is the main theme of the journey described in the text?

• Friendship
• Survival
• Adventure
• Despair
• Education

How do the passengers economize their food?

• By eating all at once
• By saving for later
• By sharing with others
• By throwing it away
• By eating as much as possible

What realization do the passengers have upon stopping at Kaschau?

• They are going on a vacation
• They are staying in Hungary
• They are not staying in Hungary
• They are returning home
• They are going to a party

How does Mrs. Schächter react during the journey?

• She is calm and collected
• She sings happily
• She predicts fire and disaster
• She tells jokes
• She reads a book

What is the reaction of other passengers to Mrs. Schächter's screams?

• They comfort her
• They ignore her
• They join her in screaming
• They gag and bind her
• They dance

What symbolizes the loss of hope and innocence among the passengers?

• The arrival at Auschwitz
• The sight of flowers
• The singing of songs
• The sharing of food
• The division of families

What role does Mrs. Schächter's son play in the narrative?

• He is the narrator
• He is a source of comfort for her
• He is the antagonist
• He is indifferent
• He is the leader of the passengers

How is the theme of foreboding developed in the text?

• Through dreams of freedom
• Through descriptions of landscapes
• Through Mrs. Schächter's visions of fire
• Through joyful conversations
• Through the distribution of food

What does the reaction of the passengers to Mrs. Schächter's visions suggest about human nature?

• Indifference to suffering
• Capacity for empathy
• Tendency to ignore warnings
• Desire for peace
• Ability to adapt

How does the setting contribute to the mood of the narrative?

• It is uplifting and bright
• It is ambiguous and confusing
• It is dark and foreboding
• It is nostalgic and serene
• It is joyful and lively