Elie Wiesel's Night: Key Events

Mrs. Gore summarizes chapters 7-9 of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel. In Chapter 7, prisoners are transported in open cattle cars, facing harsh conditions and violence. Ellie's father is nearly thrown out as dead but is saved by Ellie. In Chapter 8, they arrive at Buchenwald, where Ellie's father weakens and eventually dies. Ellie struggles with his emotions and survival. Chapter 9 describes the liberation of Buchenwald by American forces, but Ellie is left emotionally detached. The novel ends with Ellie reflecting on his changed identity. The video concludes with Mrs. Gore encouraging students to reflect on the themes of identity and oppression.

What chapters are summarized in this video?

• Chapters 10 to 12

• Chapters 7 to 9

• Chapters 4 to 6

• Chapters 1 to 3

How many people were in each cattle car during the journey described in Chapter 7?

• 80

• 100

• 120

• 150

What did the villagers do when the cattle cars arrived in town?

• Helped the prisoners

• Ignored the prisoners

• Closed the cattle cars

• Tossed bread into the cars

What significant event happens to Elie's father in Chapter 8?

• He finds food

• He is liberated

• He becomes very sick

• He escapes

What illness does Elie's father suffer from in Chapter 8?

• Typhus

• Dysentery

• Malaria

• Tuberculosis

What is Elie's reaction to his father's death?

• He is joyful

• He is angry

• He cries

• He feels relieved

What is the main focus for Elie and the other prisoners after liberation?

• Reuniting with family

• Revenge

• Escape

• Finding food

What ironic event happens to Elie after liberation?

• He becomes a soldier

• He is imprisoned again

• He gets food poisoning

• He loses his family

How does Elie describe his reflection at the end of the novel?

• A soldier

• A corpse

• A healthy man

• A happy child