Night Chapter 5-9 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

During Yom Kippur, what did the prisoners debate?

The prisoners debated whether or not they should obey the religious observation of Yom Kippur and fast.

What 'gift' did the Germans have for the prisoners for the New Year?

There was to be a selection; the Gestapo selected weakened prisoners to be sent to the crematoria.

What advice did the head of Elie's block give to the prisoners to improve their chances and avoid being selected?

He advised them to move about to get some color so they would appear healthier, they should run, not walk slowly; they should not look at the S.S., and they should not be afraid.

What joke did Elie's friend make when Elie's number was not written down for selection?

His friend said he was running too fast for the S.S. to see it. Signup and view all the answers

What did the head of the block tell everyone after the selection process was over?

Nothing was going to happen to anyone—even those whose numbers had been written down. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the prisoners that were told they were not to report to work but would instead stay in the camp?

They represented those whose numbers had been chosen at the selection and were required to stay behind. Signup and view all the answers

What was to become of the men who stayed behind?

They were to go through a second selection. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie's father give to Elie, and what did Elie ironically call it?

Elie got his father's knife and spoon, which he called his inheritance. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Elie's father?

He was able to prove he was still useful and, therefore, escaped the second selection. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Akiba Drumer chosen for selection according to Elie?

Because Akiba had lost faith in God, he lost his reason for struggling and had already begun to die. Signup and view all the answers

What did Akiba Drumer ask of his fellow prisoners?

Akiba asked the other prisoners to say the Kaddish, which is the prayer for the dead, three days after he was gone. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Elie when winter came to the camp?

His foot became swollen because of the cold, and he was unable to walk. Signup and view all the answers

What was the doctor's diagnosis?

The doctor said that Elie would need an operation or else the toes, and perhaps the entire leg, would have to be amputated. Signup and view all the answers

Was the operation successful?

True Signup and view all the answers

What rumor began circulating around the camp two days after Elie's operation?

The Red Army was advancing on Buna. Signup and view all the answers

Why was this good news for the prisoners?

They hoped they would be liberated from the camp by the Russian Army. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the prisoners particularly hopeful this time after hearing similar rumors in the past?

They heard guns in the distance. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie's hospital neighbor refuse to be fooled?

He felt that all the Jews would be annihilated before they would be freed. Signup and view all the answers

What bad news did the prisoners receive that day?

The prisoners heard the camp was to be evacuated to somewhere inside Germany. Signup and view all the answers

What decision did Elie and his father have to make that day?

They had to decide whether to be evacuated with the others or stay in the camp's hospital. Signup and view all the answers

What became of those people who stayed behind in the hospital?

After the war, Wiesel learned that they had been liberated by the Russians two days after the other prisoners were evacuated. Signup and view all the answers

As the prisoners ran through the night, what orders were the S.S. guards under?

The guards were required to shoot anyone who could not keep up. Signup and view all the answers

'Death wrapped itself around me...it stuck to me' is an example of what literary device?

Personification. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Yom Kippur Debate

Prisoners debated whether to observe Yom Kippur by fasting, despite enduring constant hunger.

New Year "Gift"

The Germans planned a selection process, targeting weakened prisoners for deportation to crematoria.

Head of the Block's Advice

To enhance their chances against selection, prisoners were advised to appear healthier, move quickly, avoid the S.S., and not show fear.

Friend's Joke

When Elie was not selected, a friend joked he was too fast for the S.S. to notice his number.

Assurance Post-Selection

The block leader falsely assured that nothing would happen to anyone, attempting to calm the prisoners after selections.

Prisoners Remaining in Camp

A group of prisoners was told to remain in camp, consisting of those whose numbers were chosen during the selection.

Fate of Selected Men

Selected prisoners were to undergo a second round of selection.

Elie's Inheritance

Elie received his father’s knife and spoon, which he referred to ironically as his inheritance.

Elie’s Father's Situation

Elie's father managed to demonstrate his usefulness, allowing him to escape the second selection.

Akiba Drumer's Selection

Akiba Drumer was chosen for selection due to his loss of faith in God, which diminished his will to survive.

Kaddish Request

Akiba asked fellow prisoners to recite Kaddish for him three days after his passing, following Jewish customs.

Elie's Health During Winter

Elie's foot swelled painfully in the cold, necessitating a doctor's examination.

Doctor's Diagnosis

The doctor recommended an operation to prevent potential amputation of Elie's toes or leg.

Outcome of Elie's Operation

The surgery was successful, involving only the drainage of an infection without amputating any part of his foot.

Rumors of Liberation

Two days post-operation, rumors spread that the Red Army was advancing on Buna, instilling hope among the prisoners.

Significance of Rumors

The prospect of liberation by the Russian Army generated hope for the prisoners, unlike previous false alarms.

Hospital Neighbor's Skepticism

Elie's neighbor believed that all Jews would perish before any liberation occurred, refusing to indulge in false hopes.

Evacuation Announcement

The prisoners learned they would be evacuated to an undisclosed location within Germany, leading to distress.

Decision on Evacuation

Elie and his father opted to evacuate with the other prisoners instead of remaining in the hospital.

Fate of Those in the Hospital

After the war, Elie discovered that those who stayed in the hospital were liberated by the Russians two days later.

S.S. Guards Orders

S.S. guards were instructed to shoot anyone who could not maintain the pace during the night run.

Use of Personification

Elie’s expression "Death wrapped itself around me" exemplifies personification, attributing human qualities to the concept of death.

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Dive into the profound themes of Elie Wiesel's 'Night' with these flashcards focusing on chapters 5-9. Explore the moral dilemmas faced by prisoners during significant religious observations amid the horrors of the Holocaust. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of this poignant narrative.