Night Chapter 5 Flashcard

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How did Elie pass being 'Selected' for the crematorium by SS Doctor, Dr. Mengele?

Back

He ran too fast.

Front

In January 1945, what part of Elie's body gets infected?

Back

Foot.

Front

What happens to those prisoners who remain behind in the hospital ward when Elie leaves?

Back

They are liberated (freed) by the advancing Russian Army.

Front

Who does Eliezer’s neighbor in the infirmary have more faith in than anyone else?

Back

Hitler.

Front

Which Jewish Holiday was being celebrated at the start of chapter 5?

Back

Rosh Hashanah.

Front

What is the significance of Rosh Hashanah in Jewish tradition?

Back

It is the Jewish New Year, a time for reflection and repentance.

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What does Eliezer's experience in the infirmary reveal about his faith?

Back

It shows his struggle with faith amidst suffering.

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What role does Dr. Mengele play in the narrative?

Back

He represents the cruelty and inhumanity of the Nazi regime.

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How does Elie's relationship with God change throughout the story?

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It evolves from faith to doubt as he faces extreme adversity.

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What does the term 'selection' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

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The process by which prisoners were chosen for labor or extermination.