Chapter 1-6 Quiz

1.What makes Elie different from most kids his age? (Chapter 1)

• He is kind to Jews
• He is deeply religious
• He worries about the war
• He is close to his father

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2.What event causes Elie to begin to question the presence of God?

• the burning of the camp
• the beating of his father
• the hanging of the pipel (Child)
• the lack of food

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3.When Questioned by the SS officer, why did Elie lie about his age and occupation? (Chapter 3)

• He knew that being 18 would mean that he is adult
• He thought that if he said he was 18 he would be treated better
• He heard rumors that 18 was the best age to be in the eyes of the Nazi's
• An inmate told him to say he was 18

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4. What was the name of the camp that Elie and his father arrived at during the beginning of chapter 4?

• Auschwitz
• Tribeblinka
• Buna
• Birkenau

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5. What primary lesson does Elie's experience in Night teach about human nature?

• A The unwavering strength of faith in God
• The capacity for both immense cruelty and unexpected kindness
• In the face of extreme cruelty, human nature can both collapse and endure
• The power of hope to overcome even the most horrific circumstances

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6. Why does Elie Wiesel emphasize the importance of his father's survival in the memoir?

• To highlight the unique bond between a father and son.

• To illustrate the struggle for survival against the odds.

• To demonstrate the resilience of the Jewish people during the Holocaust.

• All of the above.

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7. How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve throughout the memoir?

• It becomes increasingly strained as they both struggle to survive.

• It becomes stronger as they lean on each other for support.

• It remains constant, despite the hardships they face.

• It is a complex relationship that experiences both moments of strength and vulnerability.

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8. Which of the following best explains why Elie’s father refuses to emigrate when Moishe the Beadle warns them?

• He is too old and weak to travel.

• He believes the danger is exaggerated and he is too old to start a new life in an alien place.

• He wants Elie to finish his religious studies before they leave.

• He is waiting for permission from the government

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9. What is the author’s primary purpose in including Madame Schächter’s visions during the train ride?

• To provide comic relief

• To foreshadow the horrors ahead

• To illustrate the train conditions

• To show mental illness under pressure

10. What does Elie’s changing relationship with God in Chapters 1–6 reveal about his internal conflict?

• A. He becomes more committed to his faith as a source of strength.
• B. He questions God’s justice and begins to lose faith.
• C. He decides to become a religious leader to help others.
• D. He ignores his faith to focus on survival only.

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