Night Chapter 3 Vocabulary Quiz

Study Notes

Prisoner Hierarchy in Concentration Camps

Kommando: A generic German term meaning "unit," similar to a "detail." Example usage: "the Kommandos returned from the work..."
Kapo: A privileged prisoner who supervised barracks or led work details in Nazi concentration camps. Notable mention: "Only Idek, the Kapo,..."
Blockalteste: Barrack leaders in concentration camps, positioned above Kapos but below Lageralteste. Example: "The Blockalteste was a German Jew."
Lageralteste: The highest rank a prisoner could achieve, acting as the camp leader and recommending prisoners for selection. Mentioned as: "The head of the camp, the Lageralteste..."
Lagerkapo: A leader among the Kapos, ranked below the Oberkapo, responsible for overseeing Kapos' functions.
Oberkapo: The chief Kapo, holding the highest authority among the Kapos.

Camp Facilities and Regulations

Appelplatz: Designated roll call area typically located in the center of the camp. Usage context: ".....were pointed toward the Appelplatz."
Pipel: An attractive male prisoner who gains special privileges through a relationship with an authoritative prisoner.

Responsibilities Within the Barracks

Meister: Refers to a master, the highest rank in the regular German police force mentioned as a civilian role: "A German employee, a civilian, the Meister,..."
Stubenalteste: Responsible for the hygiene and order of individual rooms within the barracks, ranked just below the Blockalteste.

Description

Test your understanding of key terms from Chapter 3 of 'Night'. This quiz focuses on the specific vocabulary related to the experiences in concentration camps, including terms like 'Kommando', 'Kapo', and 'Meister'. Enhance your comprehension of this profound literary work.