Night Sections 6 and 7

How does the presence of his feather give Elie the strength to continue the march?

• Elie believes that his father will die if something happens to him.

• The feather reminds him of his home and family.

• The feather gives him physical strength to march longer.

• Elie thinks the feather will protect him from harm.

Why is the violin so important to Juliek?

• It is a symbol of his family's legacy.

• It is the only instrument he knows how to play.

• The violin is all that Juliek has left to remind him of better days.

• It represents his dreams of becoming a musician.

How is the fight over the piece of bread in the cattle car horrific and sad at the same time?

• It shows the desperation of the men who are starving.

• Horror in that men could become so much like animals and sad because they have had to suffer to such extremes in order to have reduced them to that primitive state.

• It highlights the cruelty of the guards who watch the fight.

• It reflects the competition among the men for survival.

What are the overall conditions of the march to the next camp?

• Snowing relentlessly, icy wind, prisoners made to march in the winter storm for hours. If they stop they either freeze to death or get shot.

• Clear skies and mild temperatures, making the march comfortable for the prisoners.

• Heavy rain and warm weather, allowing the prisoners to march without difficulty.

• A light snowfall with a gentle breeze, providing a pleasant atmosphere for the march.

The image that Elie has of Rabbi Eliahou’s son running away from his father in the snowy march initiates a prayer. Explain the importance of the prayer.

• Elie prays for the strength to abandon his father if necessary.

• Elie prays that God will give him the strength never to do what Rabbi Eliahou's son has done- abandon his father.

• Elie prays for forgiveness for his past mistakes.

• Elie prays for the safety of his family during the march.

Why does Elie say “there was no more reason to live, no more reason to struggle when he wakes up to a snow covered, open cattle car?

• He believes he has lost everything and feels hopeless.

• He thinks his father is dead.

• He is excited about the snow and the open space.

• He is waiting for rescue from the soldiers.

Why can’t Zalman continue to march?

• He has a stomach cramp

• He is too tired

• He lost his way

• He forgot his marching orders

What is the importance of Juliek’s playing of Beethoven’s concerto?

• It is his last reminder of the music he loved before he dies

• It symbolizes his hope for freedom

• It represents his defiance against oppression

• It serves as a distraction from the harsh reality of his situation

What camp do Elie and his father end up going to?

• Buchenwald

• Auschwitz

• Dachau

• Treblinka

To what does Elie refer when he says he saw the “strange overwhelming little corpse”?

• the crushed violin

• a broken toy

• a fallen soldier

• a dead animal