"Night" Excerpt I

What was the "fine New Year's gift" given by the SS?

• Extra food rations

• A day off from work

• A shorter roll call

• New clothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Match the following warnings with their corresponding rules:

• Do not give your meal to others

• No going out after evening soup

• Silence is required while performing tasks

• No sharing food

• Remain awake during daylight hours

• No sleeping during the day

• Stay inside after the evening meal

• No talking during work

What does the term "stature" mean as used in the text?

• The height of a person

• The weight of a person

• The age of a person

• The strength of a person

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What was the condition of the camp Buna according to the veterans?

• It was a paradise

• It was worse than before

• It was the same as before

• It was better than before

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What do the details on the uniform symbolize?

• Rank and achievements

• Fashion trends

• Historical events

• Cultural diversity

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the main concern of the old men at the beginning of the passage?

• Finding food

• Escaping the camp

• The verdict of death or reprieve

• Communicating with family

Who was the head of the block mentioned in the passage?

• Dr. Mengele

• A prisoner named Tibi

• A German soldier

• A man who had never been outside concentration camps since 1933

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What advice did the head of the block give to the prisoners before the selection?

• Stay calm and walk slowly

• Run as if the devil were after you

• Hide from the SS officers

• Speak to Dr. Mengele

Who were Tibi and Yossi in the passage?

• SS officers

• Fellow prisoners

• German doctors

• Kapos

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What was Dr. Mengele known for, according to the passage?

• Leading a resistance group

• Being a kind doctor

• Selecting prisoners for death

• Helping prisoners escape

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1