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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1