NIGHT Chapter Seven Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What orders were given after the transport stopped in the middle of a field?

to throw out all the dead

How did the prisoners respond to the orders given?

happily volunteered, they got more room and clothes

How did Elie save his father's life?

Elie smacked and screamed at his father until he blinked, breathed, and started to awake - the guards left them alone

How long did they travel without food?

10 days and nights - not fed Signup and view all the answers

What happened when a workman tossed in bread?

Animalistic chaos broke out in the cars for the food because they were so hungry Signup and view all the answers

What happened after the bread was thrown into the car?

Several workmen and spectators curiously threw bread into the car Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie tell the story about the woman throwing coins to the natives?

To show that the acts of the workman were not of charity Signup and view all the answers

Throughout this chapter, how does Elie view the average German civilian?

just as guilty as the SS; evil Signup and view all the answers

What scene did Elie witness on the train?

He witnessed an old man get bread, his son kill him for it, and the other people kill the son. Signup and view all the answers

Of the 100 men who had gotten on the transport train, how many got out?

12 Signup and view all the answers

What does the death of Meir Kayz suggest?

Survival deals with much more than physical condition Signup and view all the answers

Where did the remaining prisoners arrive?

Buchenwald, another concentration camp located inside of Germany Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Transport and Orders

Upon halting in a field, orders were given to dispose of the dead bodies.
Prisoners eagerly volunteered to remove the bodies, hoping for more space and clothing.

Elie's Actions

Elie saved his father's life when two men attempted to throw him out; he vigorously shook and shouted at his father until he regained consciousness.

Journey Details

The prisoners endured a grueling 10-day journey with no food provided.

Bread Incident

During one stop, a workman threw bread into the transport car, igniting a chaotic scramble among the starving prisoners.
Others, including workmen and onlookers, joined in throwing more bread, intensifying the frenzy.

Reflection on Humanity

Elie recounted a story about a woman tossing coins to natives, illustrating that the workman's actions lacked charity.
Throughout the chapter, he perceives the average German civilian as equally culpable and morally corrupt as the SS.

Witnessed Violence

Elie witnessed a shocking scene: an old man was killed by his own son over a piece of bread, highlighting the extreme desperation and brutality among prisoners.
Elie shares his age to emphasize the lingering impact of such horrifying encounters on his youth.

Survival Statistics

Only 12 out of the original 100 men who boarded the transport train survived the ordeal.
The death of Meir Katz exemplifies that survival hinges on factors beyond mere physical health.

Final Destination

The remaining prisoners ultimately arrived at Buchenwald, a concentration camp situated in Germany.

Description

Test your knowledge of important events and vocabulary from Chapter Seven of Elie Wiesel's 'NIGHT'. These flashcards cover key moments and character actions, highlighting the relationships and struggles faced by the prisoners during this harrowing time. Engage with the text and solidify your understanding of this critical chapter.