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How did the new camp appear to Elie?

It appeared deserted and dead.

What was the dentist looking for during the medical examinations?

Gold teeth.

What were Elie and his father assigned to do?

They had to sort electrical parts.

What potential problems were in Elie's job?

<p>The Kapo, Idek, was unstable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Elie called to the dentist?

<p>He had a gold tooth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie avoid having his tooth pulled?

<p>He said he was sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Elie so pleased about regarding his gold crown?

<p>He could trade it for food or his life later on.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the dentist and why?

<p>He was imprisoned for dealing in gold teeth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Elie one day at the factory?

<p>He was beaten by Idek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A French woman.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the girl that comforted Elie?

<p>She spoke perfect German, even though she had never said anything before.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else did Idek do to the Wiesel's?

<p>He beat Elie's father.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie respond to Idek's behavior?

<p>He was mad at his father, not Idek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

How did Elie try to stop the beatings?

<p>He tried to teach his father how to march properly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie finally do; what was the irony of what happened?

<p>He gave up his gold crown and was treated kindly by Franek afterward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Idek punish Elie for spying on him?

<p>Idek put Elie on a crate and whipped him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie's unit have to go to the warehouse?

<p>He wanted to fornicate with a Jewish girl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was a prisoner shot during the air raid?

<p>He tried to steal soup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened when the prisoners were told that soup would not be distributed until after roll call?

<p>They were executing inmates in front of the camp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What other public execution does Wiesel write about?

<p>Two men and a boy were executed by hanging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was this execution particularly cruel?

<p>They executed a child whose weight was not enough to kill him when he was hanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Elie's first impression of the camp at Buna?

<p>The camp looked dead and empty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the dentist look for in the mouths of the prisoners?

<p>He was looking for the golden crown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What excuse does Elie give the dentist so that he won't take out his gold crown?

<p>Elie tells the dentist that he is sick.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of Elie's body alone is aware of 'the passage of time'?

<p>Elie's stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Idek beat Elie's father?

<p>Idek accused Elie's father of being lazy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment Idek gives Elie for leaving the area assigned to him to work?

<p>Idek gives Elie twenty-five whip lashes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who bombs the camp at Buna?

<p>The Americans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the pipel hanged?

<p>The pipel and his unit were said to have been hiding weapons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reputation of the pipel and the fifty-second cable unit?

<p>The young boy was known as a little angel among millions of sad faces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the hanging of the pipel different from the other hangings the prisoners have witnessed?

<p>The pipel was a child favored among all and did not die immediately.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Buna compare to other camps?

<ul> <li>Empty</li> <li>Less populated.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie refuse to give up to the 'hard-faced' assistant?

<p>His shoes because it is all he has.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the medical examinations?

<ul> <li>To ask if they were in good health</li> <li>See if they had golden teeth.</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the Jewish musicians play music by Beethoven?

<p>Jews couldn't play German music.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List at least two people that Elie meets in the unit at Buna and describe his relationship with them.

<p>Juliek, Louis. They work at the same factory and tell him about the job and the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Elie initially avoid losing his gold crown?

<p>He said he was sick and asked if they could wait a couple of days before taking it out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe one of Idek's 'bouts of madness.'

<p>He started punching and beating up Elie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does Elie meet years later at the Paris Metro? Why did this person keep their Jewish religion a secret?

<p>The girl who worked next to him at Buna kept her religion a secret to avoid being sent to a concentration camp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie do during the scene where Idek beats his father? What does this tell us about Elie?

<p>He watched and kept silent. His thought of family has disappeared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when Elie refuses to give his crown to Franek? What is the end result?

<p>Franek takes it out on Elie's father during the marches and Elie eventually gives Franek the tooth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Elie's punishment as a result of 'meddling in other people's affairs'?

<p>He was lashed with a whip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the scene with the soup cauldrons.

<p>The soup cauldrons were not being guarded during bombing, so a man tried to steal some but got shot in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During one of the preliminary 'ceremonies' for a hanging, what does Juliek whisper to Elie? What does this suggest about life in the camp?

<p>'They're expecting trouble.' There is a sense of family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During one hanging, Elie and the other prisoners cry. What makes this hanging different than the others?

<p>They hung a little boy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The question, 'Where is God now?' is asked. How is it answered?

<p>'Where He is? This is where - hanging here from this gallows.' God was within the victim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview of Chapter 4

  • Elie's first impression of the new camp, Buna, was of desolation and abandonment, evoking the feeling of a dead place.
  • Prisoners underwent medical examinations primarily for the purpose of extracting gold teeth.

Work Details and Challenges

  • Elie and his father were assigned menial work sorting electrical parts, viewed as less dangerous than other tasks.
  • Their foreman, Idek, exhibited unstable and violent behavior, posing risks to the workers.
  • Elie was called to the dentist due to possessing a gold tooth but managed to delay its extraction by feigning illness.

Relationships and Reactions

  • Elie valued his gold crown because it could be traded for food or survival.
  • The dentist faced imprisonment for trading in extracted gold teeth, illustrating a violation of camp rules.
  • Elie experienced physical abuse, including a beating from Idek, while a French woman comforted him afterwards with kindness.

Interactions with Other Inmates

  • A Polish foreman named Franek pressured Elie for his gold tooth, which Elie initially refused to give up.
  • Idek retaliated against Elie’s father for perceived laziness, prompting Elie to feel internal conflict about his frustration towards his father instead of Idek.

Consequences and Cruelty

  • Elie's refusal to part with his gold tooth led to physical and psychological torment for his father.
  • Elie ultimately surrendered his crown, noting irony when Franek was later transferred, leaving Elie without the benefits of his sacrifice.
  • The camp's brutal environment forced prisoners, including Kapos, to resort to cruelty as a means of survival.

Acts of Violence and Despair

  • Idek punished Elie for spying on him by whipping him in front of others.
  • A prisoner was shot during an air raid while attempting to steal soup, highlighting the desperation of camp life.
  • Public executions became a grim reality, with a child victim's suffering eliciting a powerful emotional response from fellow inmates.

Reflections on Life in the Camp

  • Elie turned to his father's welfare during beatings, a shift away from familial loyalty.
  • Elie's internal struggle was evident as he witnessed atrocities without intervening, showcasing the erosion of compassion due to trauma and survival instincts.
  • Elie refrained from giving up his shoes, symbolizing the significance of holding onto the little possessions that remained meaningful amidst dehumanization.

Final Events and Realizations

  • Idek’s unpredictable violence illustrated the chaotic power dynamics among prisoners.
  • Elie's encounters with fellow inmates demonstrated a form of shared camaraderie despite ongoing hardship.
  • The hanging of the piple, particularly emotional due to his youth, highlighted the depths of despair within the camp and the persistent question of divine absence in suffering.
  • The chapter closes with the poignant acknowledgment of God’s perceived silence in the face of such extreme moral and physical devastation.

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Explore the significant events and themes in Chapter 4 of Elie Wiesel's 'Night'. This chapter highlights the harsh realities faced by the prisoners in the Buna camp, including Elie's struggles with his fate and the relationships forged amidst suffering. Dive into Elie's experiences with violence, survival, and the complexities of human interactions in desperate times.

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