Night Chapter Analysis: Elie and His Father
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Where are Elie and his father first taken to work?

An electrical equipment warehouse

Who is known for their 'fits of rage'?

Idek

When Elie is summoned to the dentist to have his gold tooth extracted, how does he manage to escape having the tooth removed?

He tells the dentist that he is not feeling well

What happened to the dentist?

<p>He was hung for keeping the gold for himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why didn't Elie feel pity for the dentist?

<p>The dentist deserved his punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Idek give Elie 25 lashes?

<p>Elie caught Idek being inappropriate with a female inmate</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the bombing, what did one inmate try to do that caused him to die?

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

What did Elie say the soup tasted like?

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

What holiday is celebrated at the end of the Jewish year?

<p>Yom Kippur</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the debate over the Jewish holiday, Yom Kippur?

<p>Whether or not to fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie run very fast when he is examined by the SS doctors?

<p>He does not want to be selected for death</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Elie put in the camp hospital?

<p>His foot swells and they have to operate or he will lose his leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to those prisoners who remain behind in the hospital ward?

<p>They are liberated by the advancing Russian Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is in charge of the selection process in Buna?

<p>Dr. Mengele</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Akiba Drumer ask Elie and his father to do after he dies?

<p>Recite the Kaddish</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Elie's inheritance from his father?

<p>The inheritance was a knife and spoon</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was his father giving it to him?

<p>Mr. Wiesel had been selected. He was giving it to his son before his death</p> Signup and view all the answers

Did the men remember to say the Kaddish for Akiba Drumer?

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

What was the last thing the head of the block ordered the men to do before they evacuated?

<p>He ordered them to clean the block</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the weather like during the evacuation?

<p>It snowed the entire time</p> Signup and view all the answers

The dentist takes great care in examining the prisoners' mouths because he wants to make sure they have good dental hygiene.

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

Elie is able to keep all of his teeth in the camp.

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

Franek, the foreman, treats Elie's father with kindness despite his inability to march.

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

Idek, the Kapo in charge of the prisoners, treats the men kindly.

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

When Elie witnesses Idek with the girl, he is beaten with a whip.

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

What does 'altruistic' mean?

<p>Unselfish, putting others before yourself</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pittance' mean?

<p>An allowance</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 'gallows'?

<p>Structure used to hang people</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pipel' mean?

<p>A young boy (term used in concentration camps)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cowardice' mean?

<p>Lacks bravery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'solemn' mean?

<p>Very serious</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'audible' mean?

<p>Able to be heard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'barter' mean?

<p>To trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'incentive' mean?

<p>Something that motivates a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'infirmary' mean?

<p>A hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Elie and His Father in the Camp

  • Elie and his father are assigned to work at an electrical equipment warehouse.
  • Idek is notorious for his violent outbursts, described as having 'fits of rage'.

Key Incidents and Characters

  • Elie successfully avoids having his gold tooth removed by feigning illness to the dentist.
  • The dentist faces execution for hoarding gold, illustrating the severity of punishment in the camp.

Life in the Camp

  • Elie experiences a loss of empathy for the dentist, believing he deserved his fate.
  • Idek punishes Elie with 25 lashes for witnessing his inappropriate actions with an inmate.
  • In a desperate act during a bombing, an inmate dies while attempting to steal soup, highlighting desperation in the camps.

Food and Festivals

  • Elie describes the taste of the soup as that of corpses, reflecting the grim reality of their situation.
  • Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, prompts a debate among the prisoners about fasting, revealing differing attitudes towards faith.

Survival Instincts

  • Elie runs rapidly during examinations by SS doctors to avoid being selected for death.
  • He necessitates hospitalization due to a swollen foot needing surgery; however, he evacuates before the camp is liberated, missing that chance.

Significance of Relationships

  • Dr. Mengele oversees the selection process at Buna, symbolizing the arbitrary nature of life and death in the camps.
  • Akiba Drumer requests that Elie and his father recite the Kaddish for him posthumously, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and faith.

Final Moments

  • Elie's father gives him a knife and spoon as an inheritance, indicating Mr. Wiesel's impending selection and death.
  • The men fail to honor their promise to say Kaddish for Akiba Drumer after he passes away.

Last Orders and Conditions

  • Before evacuation, the head of the block orders cleaning of their quarters, an act of maintaining order amidst chaos.
  • Evacuation takes place in harsh conditions, with continuous snowfall affecting their march.

True/False Reflections

  • False claims about the dentist's gentleness and care, as his focus is to extract gold rather than ensure hygiene.
  • Elie ultimately loses his gold crown, contradicting any notion of retaining all his teeth.
  • Franek beats Elie's father rather than treating him kindly due to his inability to keep pace.
  • Idek is harsh and violent, contrary to any notions of kindness.
  • Elie's punishment of 25 lashes for witnessing Idek is a significant display of brutality.

Vocabulary Terms

  • Altruistic: selfless concern for the well-being of others.
  • Pittance: a small allowance or meager amount.
  • Gallows: structure for hanging individuals, symbolizing death.
  • Pipel: a term for a young boy in concentration camps, denoting innocence exploited.
  • Cowardice: the lack of bravery, often seen in desperate times.
  • Solemn: characterized by seriousness, reflecting the camp's grave atmosphere.
  • Audible: sounds that can be heard amidst the silence of suffering.
  • Barter: to trade items for sustenance in the camps.
  • Incentive: a motivating factor to encourage actions, often scarce in the camps.
  • Infirmary: a hospital treatment area where Elie is temporarily cared for.

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This quiz delves into key moments between Elie and his father in the concentration camp as depicted in the book 'Night'. Explore characters like Idek and the harsh realities of life in the camp, including food shortages and moral dilemmas faced by the inmates. Test your understanding of significant incidents that highlight their struggle for survival.

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