Night Chapter 4 Flashcards

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How did the new camp appear to Elie?

It appeared deserted and dead.

Why do Elie's camp guards give the children extra food?

The tent leader took an interest in the young boys and gave the guards orders to give them food.

What are the objectives of the medical examinations?

To determine who was and was not physically fit enough to keep working and to gain money from valuables like gold teeth.

What were Elie and his father supposed to do in their work detail?

They had to sort electrical parts. Signup and view all the answers

What potential problems were at the job Elie and his father had?

Kapo; Idek; Instability Signup and view all the answers

Why was Elie called to the dentist?

He had a gold crown/tooth. Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie avoid having his tooth pulled?

He said he was sick. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Elie so pleased about saving his gold crown/tooth?

He could trade it for food or maybe even his life, later on. Signup and view all the answers

What finally happened to the dentist?

He was imprisoned. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie's unit have to go to the warehouse even though they weren't supposed to that day?

Idek wanted to fornicate with a Jewish girl. Signup and view all the answers

Describe one of Idek's bouts of madness.

Elie sees Idek raping a Polish girl. He laughs a little too loudly, giving himself away. As punishment, he is whipped a total of 25 times. Signup and view all the answers

Who cleaned the blood from Elie and soothed him with kind words?

A young French girl. Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the girl who comforted Elie?

She spoke perfect German. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Elie meet years later on the Paris Metro?

Years later, Elie meets the French girl who helped him after he had been beaten by Idek. Signup and view all the answers

What else did Idek do to the Wiesel's?

He beat Elie's father. Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie respond to Idek's behavior toward his father?

Elie keeps quiet and thinks of saving himself. He is angry at his father for not avoiding the attack. Signup and view all the answers

What did Franek, the Polish foreman, want from Elie? How did Elie react?

He wanted Elie's gold crown/tooth, but Elie denied him. Signup and view all the answers

How did the foreman get revenge on Elie and his father for not giving up his gold crown/tooth?

He tormented Elie's father for marching out of step. Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie try to stop his father's beatings from Franek?

He tried to teach his father how to march properly, even though the other inmates laughed. He was not successful in his pursuit. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie finally do for Franek? What was the irony in what happened?

Elie gave up his gold crown/tooth, and he was treated kindly by Franek afterward. When Franek transferred, Elie was no longer able to reap the rewards of giving up the only thing of value that he had possessed. Signup and view all the answers

Was it surprising that the Kapos were so cruel considering they were also prisoners?

False Signup and view all the answers

Why was a prisoner shot and killed during the air raid?

He tried to steal soup. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the prisoners told that soup would not be distributed until after roll call?

They were executing inmates in front of the camp. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the hanging in chapter 4 cruel?

The execution was cruel for two reasons: they executed a young boy, and the boy didn't weigh enough to die immediately, forcing the prisoners to walk past him without helping. Signup and view all the answers

During one of the hangings, what does Juliek whisper to Elie? What does this suggest?

"This ceremony, will it be over soon? I'm hungry..." This quote suggests that the prisoners have lost their ability to care for others. Signup and view all the answers

What does it say about Elie and Juliek that they are more concerned about soup than the hanging?

The prisoners cannot get overly sympathetic or saddened by a hanging or they would not survive. They are primarily focused on their basic needs. Signup and view all the answers

How does the hanging of the young pipel symbolize Elie's loss of faith?

Elie responds to himself that God is 'hanging here from this gallows.' This hanging convinces him that God is dead. Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Jewish musicians not allowed to play music by Beethoven?

Jewish musicians were not allowed to play music by Beethoven because it was seen as an insult for someone of such low status to play his music. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie refer to his father as his weak spot?

Elie realizes that because he and his father openly care for each other, their oppressors can use this bond against them. Signup and view all the answers

When the camp is bombed by the Allies, what does Elie describe about the prisoners breathing in the smoky air?

The prisoners breathe in the smoky air with their eyes shining with hope. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

New Camp Experience

Elie perceives the new camp as deserted and lifeless upon arrival.
Children receive extra food from guards due to the tent leader's orders and interest in them.

Medical Examinations

The exams aim to evaluate prisoners' physical fitness for labor.
Nazis exploit the process to confiscate valuables, such as gold teeth.

Work Assignment

Elie and his father are assigned to sort electrical parts, a less dangerous job but monotonous.
Challenges include dealing with Kapo Idek and the unpredictable nature of their work environment.

Dentist Encounter

Elie is summoned to the dentist due to his gold crown.
He successfully avoids the extraction by feigning illness, valuing the crown for potential trade.

Idek's Madness

Idek's violent and uncontrollable bursts lead to Elie witnessing the assault of a Polish girl.
Elie faces punishment from Idek, receiving 25 lashes for a moment of inadvertent laughter.

Acts of Kindness

A young French girl tends to Elie's wounds and offers comfort with kind words in perfect German.
Years later, Elie unexpectedly reunites with this girl on the Paris Metro.

Family Dynamics and Cruelty

Elie remains silent as Idek physically abuses his father, prioritizing self-preservation over intervention.
Franek, the Polish foreman, demands Elie's gold crown and retaliates by tormenting his father.

Moral Dilemmas

Elie tries to help his father with marching but fails, showcasing the desperate attempt to prevent further punishment.
Eventually, Elie relinquishes his gold crown to Franek, only to find that he loses its value when Franek is transferred.

Understanding Kapo Behavior

The Kapos, despite being fellow prisoners, exhibit cruelty driven by a will to survive and gain favor from the Nazis.

Executions and Desensitization

A prisoner is shot for attempting to steal soup, emphasizing the extreme consequences of hunger.
Executions occur publicly as a terror tactic, with prisoners struggling to remain detached from the brutality.

Symbolism of Suffering

The hanging of a young boy portrays a profound loss of faith for Elie, equating God’s presence to the suffering he witnesses.
Juliek's whisper during the hanging reflects a deep desensitization, where survival instincts override compassion.

Cultural and Emotional Loss

Jewish musicians are forbidden from performing Beethoven’s work, revealing the depth of persecution suffered.
Elie's relationship with his father symbolizes vulnerability; their bond is exploited by oppressors to inflict suffering.

Echoes of Hope

Amidst despair, Elie describes prisoners inhaling smoke during a bombing, representing a flicker of hope for liberation from Nazi control.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 4 from Elie Wiesel's 'Night'. This quiz covers key plot points and themes from pages 47 to 65, helping you to deepen your understanding of the text. Ideal for students studying the Holocaust and its literary representations.