Night Chapter 7 2

Which of the following textual details best contributes to the development of the theme of dehumanization in the chapter?

• "They stood, looking around, startled."

• "The living were glad."

• "Our minds numb with indifference."

• "We received no food."

The author's use of figurative language in the phrase "a tangle of human shapes" most likely creates a tone of —

• organized chaos.

• quiet suffering.

• physical beauty.

• grotesque horror.

How does Eliezer's interaction with his father when the "gravediggers" approach reveal Eliezer's complex motivations?

• It shows his anger and resentment towards his father.

• It illustrates his unwavering commitment to his father's survival.

• It highlights his desire to abandon his father.

• It demonstrates his acceptance of his father’s impending death.

Which passage from the text most effectively conveys the theme of the breakdown of social bonds among the prisoners?

• "Outside, the SS walked by, shouting"

• "There was a stampede."

• "We remained lying on the floor"

• "The train stopped"

The description of the German laborers who "stop and look at us without surprise" primarily emphasizes the —

• prisoners' hope.

• laborers' empathy.

• prisoners’ invisibility.

• laborers' curiosity.

In the context of the chapter, the bread that is thrown into the wagon is best interpreted as a symbol of —

• unexpected kindness.

• the fragility of life.

• animalistic desperation.

• forgotten humanity.

How does the author’s choice to include the anecdote about throwing coins to natives in Aden contribute to the development of a central idea?

• It provides a brief moment of comic relief.

• It emphasizes the universal nature of human cruelty.

• It foreshadows Eliezer’s eventual death.

• It offers a parallel to the kindness of the worker.

The author’s repetition of the word "cries" in the passage describing the prisoners near death serves to emphasize their —

• loss of hope.

• physical weakness.

• collective suffering.

• individual resilience.

Which of the following inferences about Meir Katz is best supported by the text?

• He maintained his strength until the very end.

• He was killed by the stranger on the train.

• He gave his bread to Eliezer’s father.

• He lost his will to live after his son was taken from him.

The final sentence of the chapter, "We had arrived in Buchenwald," creates a sense of —

• false hope.

• impending doom.

• joyful resolution.

• peaceful conclusion.