Night by Elie Wiesel: Chapter Insights

What orders were given after the transport train stopped in the middle of a field?

How did the prisoners respond to being told to throw out all of the dead bodies?

How long did they travel on the train?

Explain how Elie saves his father.

What was the tragedy of Meir Katz?

What contagion spread to the other cattle cars?

What camp do they finally arrive at?

When the train arrives, how many men get out of the cattle cars?

How many men started the journey?

Briefly describe the excruciating death of Elie's father.

What is Elie's father's name?

On what date did Elie last see his father?

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

When was this camp liberated?

Once the prisoners were free, what did they think of?

What did the prisoners not think of when they were free?

Transport and Arrival

The transport train stops in a field, leading to orders for prisoners to dispose of dead bodies.
Prisoners willingly volunteer to remove clothing from deceased inmates and throw them overboard.
The journey on the train lasts several days and nights, causing severe suffering among the passengers.

Elie and His Father

Elie, aged 16, notices that his father, Shlomo, appears motionless, prompting him to strike his father to awaken him, fearing he was mistaken for dead.
Tragically, Elie’s father experiences a prolonged and painful decline, suffering from dysentery and receiving a beating from an SS Officer over a week before his death.
Elie last sees his father on January 28, 1945, and his reaction to his father's death is marked by numbness and silence.

Prison Conditions and Effects

Meir Katz, a physically stronger prisoner, remains in the wagon when ordered to exit but ultimately succumbs to mental breakdown amidst the hardships.
The atmosphere in the cattle cars is filled with despair, as crying, groaning, and moaning spread among the captives.
The train arrives at the Buchenwald camp, where only 12 of the initial 100 men disembark alive.

Liberation and Reflection

The camp is liberated on April 10, 1945. Despite the newfound freedom, the prisoners’ primary concern focuses on food and the act of eating, rather than seeking revenge for their trials.

This quiz explores key themes and events from Elie Wiesel's 'Night', focusing on the harrowing experiences during transport, the bond between Elie and his father, and the dire prison conditions faced by the inmates. Test your understanding of these poignant moments and their impact on Elie's journey of survival and loss.