Night Chapter 6 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the overall conditions of the march to the next camp?

They are very hard and dangerous because of the cold. It was a winter storm and they had little clothing.

What happened to anyone who could not keep up with the march?

Anyone who couldn't keep up with the march was shot to death.

Why can't Zalman continue the march? How does Eli treat Zalman?

His stomach began hurting very badly. Eli treats Zalman with kindness.

While running, an idea began to fascinate Eli. What was the idea? What kept him from carrying out his idea?

The idea of death fascinated Eli. The only thing that kept him from trying to die was his father's presence. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the presence of his father give Eli the strength to continue the march?

Elie believes the only reason he's going on is because he needs to take care of his father. Signup and view all the answers

How many miles did the prisoners walk in the snow?

The prisoners walked 42 miles. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Eli and the other prisoners seek refuge?

In an abandoned village with houses. Signup and view all the answers

What does Eli realize about his father?

He aged so much and his body was shriveled. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Eli's father give him?

Eli's father tells Eli to not sleep or he could die. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the rabbi Eli mentions in the chapter?

The name of the rabbi is Rabbi Eliahu. Signup and view all the answers

What horrible realization did Eli come to concerning the rabbi and his son?

That his son was trying to get rid of Rabbi because he was dead weight. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prayer Eli recites after this event? Why is this important?

"Oh God, Master of the Universe, give me strength to never do what Rabbi Eliahu has done." The prayer was to give Eli the strength to continue taking care of and looking after his father. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the new camp Eli and the prisoners go to?

The new camp Eli and the other prisoners went to was called Gleiwitz. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Juliek? What did he do before he died? How did this affect Eli?

Juliek was a boy from Poland who played violin in the Buna orchestra. He played a concerto from Beethoven before he died. This affected Eli because he felt that Juliek was serenading the dead. Signup and view all the answers

Why is the violin so important to Juliek?

It was all that Juliek had left, and a reminder of his life before the concentration camps. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of Juliek's playing of Beethoven's concerto?

It was a German symphony, therefore forbidden to be played by Jews. Juliek played this out of defiance. Signup and view all the answers

To what does Eli refer when he says he saw the 'strange overwhelming little corpse?'

The dead corpse of Juliek laying next to his crushed violin. Signup and view all the answers

How do the prisoners appease their thirst while waiting for the train to arrive?

They eat snow out of each other's backs. Signup and view all the answers

How long did they stay in Gleiwitz?

They stayed in Gleiwitz for three days. Signup and view all the answers

How did Eli save his father at the end of the chapter?

He saved his father by confusing the SS officers so his father wouldn't be sent to the crematorium. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

March to the Next Camp

Conditions during the march were extremely difficult due to a winter storm, with inadequate clothing for the prisoners.
Those unable to keep pace with the march faced execution by gunfire.

Eli and Zalman

Zalman could not continue the march due to severe stomach pain.
Eli treated Zalman kindly, reflecting his compassion amid dire circumstances.

Eli's Struggle with Death

The idea of death became increasingly appealing to Eli, yet he refrained from pursuing it because of his father's presence.
His father's dependence provided Eli with the motivation to persevere through the harsh conditions.

The March's Distance and Refuge

The prisoners trekked a grueling distance of 42 miles in the snow.
They sought refuge in an abandoned village that contained houses.

Observations of Father and Advice

Eli noticed the significant aging and physical deterioration of his father.
Eli’s father advised him to stay awake, emphasizing the constant threat of death.

Rabbi Eliahu and His Son

Rabbi Eliahu is mentioned, highlighting a tragic situation where his son sought to abandon him due to perceived weakness.
Eli prayed for strength to avoid similar betrayal, underscoring his commitment to caring for his father.

Gleiwitz Camp

The new camp where they arrived was named Gleiwitz.
They remained in Gleiwitz for three days, facing continued hardships.

Juliek's Significance

Juliek was a Polish boy and a member of the Buna orchestra, known for his violin playing.
Before his death, he performed Beethoven’s concerto, evoking strong emotions in Eli as it symbolized beauty amidst despair.

Importance of the Violin

For Juliek, the violin represented the last vestige of his former life and identity, highlighting its deep personal significance.
Playing Beethoven’s music was an act of defiance against the Nazi regime, which prohibited such expressions from Jews.

Aftermath of Juliek’s Performance

Eli referred to the sight of Juliek’s dead body beside his broken violin as a haunting image.
Prisoners quenched their thirst by eating snow from each other's backs while they awaited train transport.

Saving Eli's Father

At the end of the chapter, Eli prevented his father from being sent to the crematorium by cleverly deceiving the SS officers, showcasing his quick thinking in desperate times.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 6 from Elie Wiesel's 'Night' with these flashcards. This chapter covers the harsh realities faced during the march to the next camp, including the extreme conditions and the fate of those who fall behind. Challenge yourself to understand the themes and details presented in this pivotal chapter.