Night Chapter 8

What is Elie's old fear?

• Leaving the camp.

• Not having food to eat.

• Losing his father.

• Being thrown of the train.

Why didn't the SS officers feed the sick men?

• Because they were going to die soon and it would be a waste.

• There wasn't enough food.

• The sick were being transferred soon.

• They felt as if they would worsen if they got more food.

Why were the Frenchman and the Pole beating Elie's father?

• He had some gold.

• He didn't want to share his food.

• Elie's father called them thief's.

• Elie's father could not get up to relieve himself.

On what day did Elie's father died ?

• February 15

• January 28

• September 6

• March 7

What is Elie's father dying of?

• Dehydration

• Lung cancer

• Antibacterial Infection.

• dysentery

At the beginning of Chapter 8 when the SS officers ordered the men to "form ranks of five," Wiesel held his father's hand. Why?

• He was afraid of losing his father

• The SS officer ordered families to stay together

• Wiesel's father could hardly stand

• Wiesel's father started crying loudly and Wiesel was trying to comfort him

What does Elie's father say to Elie, showing that his father knows the end is near?

• He told Elie to find their family when he gets out.
• He told Elie that he loves him.
• He told Elie where the gold and silver was hidden.
• He told Elie to go to America.

What advice regarding his father does the Blockalteste give to Elie?

• "Family is most important."
• "Have hope and time will pass." quickly."
• "Give your father your rations."
• "You cannot think of others."

What was Elie's father's last words?

• "Free at last."
• "Eliezer."
• "Goodbye."
• "I'm burning up."

What were the Jews first thoughts after the Americans saved them?

• revenge

• parents

• food

• health