Night: Ch. 1-5 Comprehension Quiz

How does Eliezer's relationship with his father change in the first five chapters of "Night"?

• It becomes more distant as Eliezer grows independent.

• It remains unchanged, marked by respect and love.

• It becomes closer and more interdependent for survival.

• It deteriorates due to Eliezer's resentment towards his father.

What theme is most evident in Eliezer's struggle with his faith in the first five chapters?

• The enduring nature of faith under any circumstances.

• The conflict between faith and reason.

• The loss of faith in the face of evil and suffering.

• The strengthening of faith through trials.

Which motif is repeatedly seen in Eliezer's observations and experiences in the concentration camp?

• The motif of silence.

• The motif of darkness.

• The motif of fire.

• All of the above.

Based on the historical context provided in chapters 1-5, what was the initial reaction of the Jewish community in Sighet to the threat of the Nazis?

• Immediate action and escape.

• Denial and disbelief.

• Preparation for armed resistance.

• Acceptance and resignation.

What inference can be made about why Eliezer refuses to give up on his father, despite the danger it poses to his own survival?

• Eliezer feels guilty about his own survival.

• Eliezer's father is his only remaining family and source of support.

• Eliezer believes in the importance of family above all else.

• Eliezer is trying to prove his strength and independence.

How does the motif of night serve to enhance the theme of loss of faith in the book?

• It symbolizes the darkness and despair that comes with losing faith.

• It represents the peacefulness and rest that faith provides.

• It signifies the clarity and enlightenment that faith brings.

• It illustrates the cycle of day and night, mirroring the fluctuations in faith.

What can be inferred about the role of religion in Eliezer's life before his deportation to the concentration camps?

• It was a minor aspect that he rarely thought about.

• It was central to his identity and daily life.

• It was something he rebelled against.

• It was a source of conflict with his father.

How does Eliezer's view of God change in the first five chapters?

• He becomes more devout and prayerful.

• He questions God's existence.

• He feels abandoned by God.

• His view of God remains unchanged.

What historical event is directly linked to the experiences described in the first five chapters of "Night"?

• World War I

• The Holocaust

• The Cold War

• The French Revolution

What can be inferred about the Nazi's strategy for breaking the spirits of the Jewish prisoners?

• Providing false hope of liberation.

• Encouraging the prisoners to maintain their faith.

• Isolating individuals from their families and communities.

• Allowing some semblance of normalcy and routine.