Night Chapters 5 and 6 Review

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What season was ending at the beginning of Chapter 5?

Summer

How many prisoners gathered on the eve of Rosh Hashanah?

Ten-thousand

What did the prisoners receive the night before Rosh Hashanah, the last day of the Jewish year?

An evening meal; thick soup

What is one way that Wiesel addressed God at the beginning of Chapter 5?

Master of the Universe Signup and view all the answers

What did Wiesel do as other Jews praised God on Rosh Hashanah?

He criticized and rebelled against God Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 5, how many crematoria worked day and night?

6 Signup and view all the answers

How did the Rosh Hashanah service end?

Everyone recited Kaddish Signup and view all the answers

Why did Wiesel not fast on Yom Kippur?

His father forbade him to fast and used that as an act to symbolize rebellion or protest against God. Signup and view all the answers

What is 'selection'?

The process by which the weakest prisoners are identified and sent to crematory. Signup and view all the answers

How did 'selection' work?

Prisoners were to undress and one-by-one go before the SS soldiers to take tests to be deemed either weak or healthy. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to prisoners who were selected?

They were sent to the crematory. Signup and view all the answers

What were Wiesel's feelings about selection?

Anxiety and fear Signup and view all the answers

How did Wiesel's father fare in the first round of the selection process?

He passed; wasn't selected. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Dr. Mengele called out numbers for another round of selection?

Elie's father's number along with nine other prisoners' numbers were called. Signup and view all the answers

What happened after the round of selection in which Wiesel's father's number was called?

Elie's father gave Elie a spoon and knife and told him to save it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of the knife and spoon given to Wiesel by his father?

The knife and spoon were Elie's inheritance. Signup and view all the answers

What did Wiesel find when he returned from work, when he still had possession of his father's knife and spoon?

His father did not get selected. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Wiesel return the knife and spoon to his father?

His father was proved to still be useful and was not selected. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Wiesel's leg?

His foot swelled from the cold. Signup and view all the answers

What did Wiesel need to do because of his leg?

He needed to stay in the infirmary and have his leg operated. Signup and view all the answers

What could Wiesel do when rumors started that the Russians were approaching the camp?

He could have stayed in the infirmary with his father in the camp instead of evacuating. Signup and view all the answers

What did Wiesel and his father decide to do after hearing that the Russians may be approaching the camp?

They decided to evacuate with the other prisoners. Signup and view all the answers

After the war, what did Elie learn about the Russians coming to the camp?

Those who stayed behind in the infirmaries were liberated by the Russians two days after the evacuation. Signup and view all the answers

What time did the bell ring at the end of Chapter 5?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What was the weather like at the beginning of Chapter 6?

Windy and cold. Signup and view all the answers

What did the SS officers call the prisoners?

Flea-ridden dogs; filthy dogs. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the prisoners running as they were evacuated?

The SS officers ordered and threatened them to run. Signup and view all the answers

At the beginning of Chapter 6, how were the prisoners moving?

Marching and then increased the pace to running. Signup and view all the answers

How dark or light was the night at the beginning of Chapter 6?

It was pitch-black. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to men who fell to the ground when they were being evacuated?

Died by a gunshot from the SS. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Zalman from?

Poland Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Zalman in Chapter 6 when he collapsed with a stomachache?

Died, trampled on by other prisoners. Signup and view all the answers

As the prisoners took refuge in a deserted village after the evacuation, where did Elie find himself?

He found himself being crushed in a pile of dead or dying bodies. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie struggle to do when he found himself in the deserted village?

He struggled to breathe when crushed in the pile of dead bodies. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Elie find in a pile of bodies in the deserted village?

Juliek Signup and view all the answers

What did the person who Elie found in a pile of bodies do as Elie fell asleep?

Played the violin. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie find in the morning at the deserted village?

Juliek had died and his violin lay next to him trampled. Signup and view all the answers

In Chapter 6, in yet another selection process, what happened to Elie's father?

Elie's father is selected. Signup and view all the answers

At the end of Chapter 6, how were the prisoners forced to travel?

They were forced to travel in long trains that consisted of roofless cattle cars. Signup and view all the answers

Why were there 100 passengers crowded together as they traveled?

The prisoners were really skinny. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Wiesel wanted to sleep in the snow?

His father kept him awake. Signup and view all the answers

What did Wiesel say when Rabbi Eliachou asked if Wiesel had seen his son?

Elie tells Rabbi Eliachou that he hadn't seen his son. Signup and view all the answers

After Rabbi Eliachou asked Wiesel about his son, what did Wiesel remember?

Elie remembers that he had seen Rabbi Eliachou's son. He saw his son leave his father behind while running. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rabbi Eliachou's son perform the action that Elie remembers?

The son leaves his father behind to be rid of his father. Signup and view all the answers

What realization did Elie come to when he remembered the action performed by Rabbi Eliachou's son?

Elie realizes that the son believed that his father was a burden who lessened his chance of survival. Signup and view all the answers

What feeling did Elie have toward Rabbi Eliachou's son?

Disgust Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie pray for regarding the actions of Rabbi Eliachou's son upon remembering his actions?

He prayed that he wouldn't do the same to his father. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 5 Highlights

The ending season is Summer as Chapter 5 begins.
Approximately ten thousand prisoners gathered on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.
The night before Rosh Hashanah, prisoners received an evening meal of thick soup.
Wiesel addresses God as the Master of the Universe in opening reflections.
Instead of praising God, Wiesel criticizes and rebels against His existence during Rosh Hashanah.
Six crematoria operate day and night within the camp.
The Rosh Hashanah service concludes with all prisoners reciting Kaddish.
Wiesel refrains from fasting on Yom Kippur at his father's insistence, viewing it as an act of rebellion against God.
Selection determines which prisoners are deemed unfit and sent to the crematoria; it involves undressing and evaluation by SS soldiers.
Prisoners experience heightened anxiety and fear regarding the selection process.
Wiesel's father successfully passes the first round of selection.
During a subsequent selection, Wiesel's father's number is called, creating a dire situation for Elie.
Elie receives a spoon and knife from his father, symbolizing his inheritance.
Upon returning from work, Wiesel learns his father was not selected, reinforcing their bond.
Wiesel's foot swells due to cold conditions, necessitating an operation.
Elie learns about rumors of approaching Russians and the decision is made to evacuate with his father rather than remaining in the infirmary.

Chapter 6 Highlights

The chapter begins on a windy and cold night.
SS officers derogatorily refer to prisoners as flea-ridden or filthy dogs.
Prisoners are forced to run during evacuations under threat from the SS.
Movement initially begins as marching but escalates into a frantic run.
The night is described as pitch-black, reflecting the despair of the situation.
Those who fall during the evacuation are shot by SS officers.
Zalman, a fellow prisoner from Poland, collapses and is trampled to death by others.
Elie experiences being trapped among dead and dying bodies in a deserted village during a temporary refuge.
Elie struggles for breath when trapped in the pile, highlighting the horrific conditions.
Elie encounters Juliek in the pile; he plays the violin while Elie falls into a despairing sleep.
In the morning, Elie discovers Juliek dead, with his trampled violin nearby, symbolizing lost humanity.
Another round of selection occurs, resulting in Elie's father being identified for transport to the crematorium.
Prisoners travel in roofless cattle cars cramped with 100 individuals, exacerbating their suffering.
Elie's experiences highlight thinness as a factor in overcrowding.
During their journey, Wiesel's father keeps him awake, signifying their need to stick together.
Rabbi Eliezer inquires about his son; Wiesel lies, not wanting to reveal the truth of what he has seen.
Elie recalls witnessing Rabbi Eliezer's son leave his father behind, prioritizing his own survival.
This moment leads Elie to an unsettling realization about the burdens of survival during such despair, feeling disgust towards the son’s actions.
Elie fervently prays to avoid repeating such betrayal towards his own father.

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Test your knowledge of Chapters 5 and 6 of Elie Wiesel's 'Night' with these review questions. This quiz covers key events and themes as the story unfolds during Rosh Hashanah, highlighting the experiences of the prisoners. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of the text.