ch. 5 Exploring Darkness in Night

In Chapter 5 of "Night," how does Elie Wiesel describe his feelings towards God during the Jewish New Year?

• He feels a renewed sense of faith and hope.

• He feels anger and questions God's justice.

• He feels indifferent and detached.

• He feels grateful for his survival.

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What significant event occurs during the selection process in Chapter 5?

• Elie is separated from his father.

• Elie is chosen for a special work detail.

• Elie's father is selected for death, but survives.

• Elie is selected for death, but survives.

How does Elie Wiesel's internal conflict about his faith manifest during the prayer service in Chapter 5?

• He prays fervently for deliverance.

• He refuses to pray and questions God's silence.

• He leads the prayer service with conviction.

• He silently prays for his family's safety.

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In Chapter 5, what does Elie decide about fasting on Yom Kippur?

• He fasts to maintain his religious identity.

• He fasts to show solidarity with other prisoners.

• He does not fast as an act of rebellion against God.

• He does not fast because he is too weak.

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What is the significance of the knife and spoon Elie's father gives him in Chapter 5?

• They symbolize the hope of survival.

• They are a sign of his father's resignation to death.

• They represent the bond between father and son.

• They are tools for escape.

How does the theme of loss of innocence manifest in Elie's actions during Chapter 5?

• He takes on a leadership role among the prisoners.

• He becomes more self-reliant and detached.

• He shows compassion to weaker prisoners.

• He clings to his childhood beliefs.

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What does Elie Wiesel's decision not to fast on Yom Kippur reveal about his character development in Chapter 5?

• He is becoming more devout in his faith.

• He is prioritizing his physical survival over spiritual practices.

• He is losing hope and giving up.

• He is trying to maintain his religious identity.

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In Chapter 5, how does Elie compare his current self to his past self during the prayer service?

• He feels stronger and more resilient.

• He feels like a stranger to his former beliefs.

• He feels more connected to his community.

• He feels unchanged by his experiences.

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What role does the historical context of the Holocaust play in Elie's decision-making in Chapter 5?

• It forces him to abandon his religious practices.

• It encourages him to hold onto his faith.

• It isolates him from his fellow prisoners.

• It strengthens his resolve to survive.

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How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve during the events of Chapter 5?

• It becomes more distant as Elie focuses on his own survival.

• It strengthens as they support each other through the selection.

• It deteriorates due to their differing beliefs.

• It remains unchanged despite the hardships.

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