Night Nonfiction Test

What is the most prevalent theme in Chapter 9 (pages 113-115)? (6A)

• Family endures forever.

• Surviving through adversity is difficult and painful.

• Losing your faith is expected during strife.

• Anyone is capable of becoming violent.

What can be inferred about Eliezer's state of mind in Chapter 9? (4F)

• He is hopeful about the future.

• He is indifferent to his surroundings.

• He is deeply angry with his situation.

• He is consumed by grief.

How does Elie Wiesel's use of short, fragmented sentences in Chapter 9 contribute to the mood of the text? (8F)

• They create a sense of confusion and chaos.

• They highlight the monotony of camp life.

• They build suspense and tension.

• They reflect the broken spirit of the narrator.

What is the author's purpose in detailing the events of Chapter 9? (8B)

• To provide an objective account of the Holocaust.

• To explore the depths of human cruelty.

• To highlight the strength of the resistance.

• To document his personal experiences and the loss of his identity.

On page 115, the author's use of language contributes to the overall mood of the chapter by --

(8F)

• creating a mood of jubilation and relief

• conveying a sense of disbelief and shock

• evoking a feeling of emptiness and loss

• portraying a tone of justice and vengeance

What inference can be made about the other prisoners' actions and attitudes in Chapter 9? (4F)

• They are all hopeful and optimistic about their future.

• They are primarily focused on revenge against their captors.

• They are consumed by their basic needs to survive.

• They are eager to return to their pre-war lives and rebuild.

What is the most likely reason the author organizes chapter 9 by describing despair, then liberation? (8B)

• To illustrate the unpredictability of life in the concentration camps.

• To underscore the theme of hope amidst the despair.

• To highlight the psychological transformation of the prisoners.

• To reflect the abrupt changes in the narrator's life and mindset.

What does the author's use of vivid imagery in describing the scenes after the liberation achieve? (8F)

• It creates a sense of historical accuracy and realism.

• It evokes strong emotional responses from the reader.

• It serves to distance the reader from the horrors described.

• It provides a hopeful outlook for the future.

Which line below best highlights the theme of loss of faith? (6A)

• The underground resistance of the camp had made the decision not to abandon the Jews.

• [My life] no longer mattered. Since my father's death, nothing mattered to me anymore.

• Even when we were no longer hungry, not one of us thought of revenge.

• From time to time, I would dream. But only about soup, an extra ration of soup.

What can be inferred about the author's perspective on humanity from the events and descriptions in Chapter 9? (4F)

• He believes in the inherent goodness of people.

• He views humanity as deeply flawed but capable of redemption.

• He has lost all faith in humanity due to his experiences.

• He sees a divide between good and evil people.