Night Summary - Section 5 - PDF

What Jewish holiday do the Jews in the Buna concentration camp come together to celebrate despite their imprisonment?

• Passover

• Hanukkah

• Purim

• Rosh Hashanah

Why does Elie struggle with his faith during Rosh Hashanah?

• He is happy and does not need faith.

• He is upset about the quality of food.

• He cannot understand why God would allow the Jews to suffer so much.

• He is angry at God for the good weather.

What decision does Elie make for Yom Kippur?

• To not fast

• To escape the camp

• To fast for longer than required

• To pray all day

What does Elie's father give him, believing he will die?

• His watch

• His knife and spoon

• A photograph

• A letter

What happens to Elie's father after the selection?

• He survives a second selection.

• He escapes the camp.

• He is immediately executed.

• He is chosen for a work detail.