Night Ch.5 Quiz

What is Elie’s reaction to the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) in the camp?

• He is full of hope and faith in God.

• He refuses to pray and questions God’s justice.

• He celebrates with other prisoners in secret.

• He volunteers for extra labor to distract himself.

Why does Elie refuse to fast during Yom Kippur?

• He is too ill to fast.

• He wants to protest against God.

• The guards forbid fasting.

• His father tells him not to.

What is the outcome of the first selection Elie undergoes in this chapter?

• He is chosen for execution.

• He is selected for medical experiments.

• He passes and returns to his barrack.

• He hides and avoids selection entirely.

Why is Elie sent to the hospital?

• He is beaten by a guard.

• He has a foot injury.

• He collapses from hunger.

• He volunteers to help a sick inmate.

What difficult decision must Elie and his father make when the camp is evacuated?

• Whether to escape or stay in camp.

• Whether to hide during the selection.

• Whether to go with the others or stay in the hospital.

• Whether to sabotage the guards.

Describe Elie’s internal conflict about his faith in this chapter.

How do Elie and his father support each other during the selection process?

What is ironic about Elie’s decision to evacuate with the others rather than stay in the infirmary?

In Chapter 5, how does Elie Wiesel portray the loss of faith as a theme? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Analyze the role of fear in shaping the choices that Elie and the other prisoners make in this chapter.