Night Chapters 6-7 Vocabulary Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is automation?

The way in which electronic devices operate by themselves, reducing human involvement.

What does indeterminate mean?

Not settled or decided, uncertain.

What does bereaved refer to?

A person who is mourning the loss of a loved one.

What does conscientiously mean?

A person whose judgment is not clouded by another person's and believes in their sense of what is right. Signup and view all the answers

What is apathy?

Lack of interest or emotion. Signup and view all the answers

What is vigilance?

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. Signup and view all the answers

What does scouring mean?

Looking over thoroughly in search of somebody or something. Signup and view all the answers

What is embarkation?

Beginning of a journey. Signup and view all the answers

What is a convoy?

Group of merchant ships protected by warships. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the prisoners running at the beginning of Chapter 6?

They were ordered to run by the SS officers as they were headed to Gleiwitz to leave before the Red Army arrived at Buna. Signup and view all the answers

What would happen to a prisoner who could not keep up the pace?

They would be shot by SS officers, or trampled by other prisoners. Signup and view all the answers

What kept Elie from giving in to the temptation to just give up?

Elie's father kept him from giving up. Signup and view all the answers

How far did the prisoners run that first night?

They ran 20 kilometers. Signup and view all the answers

Why was it dangerous for prisoners to collapse and sleep?

If they collapsed, they would likely die. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of personification from the text?

"It would seize upon a sleeping person, steal into him and devour him bit by bit." Signup and view all the answers

What was Rabbi Eliahu looking for?

He was looking for his son. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it unusual for Elie to pray at this point?

He has lost faith in God after his experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Why did prisoners travel at night?

To not be visible to the Red Army. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the prisoners arrive?

They arrived in Gleiwitz. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Juliek and what did he give to Elie?

Juliek was a boy from Warsaw who played the violin and gave Elie the gift of music before he died. Signup and view all the answers

What were the conditions like in Gleiwitz?

The conditions were terrible with no food or water. Signup and view all the answers

What does inert mean?

Lacking the ability or strength to move. Signup and view all the answers

What are dregs?

The most worthless part; sediment at the bottom of a liquid. Signup and view all the answers

What is a spectacle?

A visually striking performance or display. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stampede?

A sudden rush of animals or people, usually caused by fear. Signup and view all the answers

What does robust mean?

Strong and healthy; vigorous. Signup and view all the answers

What does contagious mean?

Able to be passed easily from one person to another. Signup and view all the answers

What does simultaneously mean?

At the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What does distinguish mean?

Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie say, "there was no more reason to live, no more reason to struggle"?

He felt terrible conditions and was on the brink of death. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie ask a lady not to throw money out to the poor?

It reminded him of people fighting over food in the cattle cars. Signup and view all the answers

How is the fight over bread in the open cattle car described as both horror and sadness?

Starving men fought desperately, reflecting inhumane conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What camp do Elie and his father end up going to?

Buchenwald. Signup and view all the answers

What does life signify in the quote, 'We must not remain sitting. We shall freeze to death!'?

Life is a fight and a gift that one must hold on to. Signup and view all the answers

How does the passage describe mankind during the event of fighting for crumbs?

Mankind was lost, with individuals ignoring familial bonds for survival. Signup and view all the answers

What does compassion mean in the context of Elie's experience?

Realizing the importance of another person despite past feelings. Signup and view all the answers

What does faith represent in the statement, 'Don't give in! You must resist!'?

Faith strengthens one's resolve during difficult challenges. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms

Automation: Operation of electronic devices with minimal human involvement.
Indeterminate: Condition of being undecided or uncertain.
Bereaved: Individual mourning the loss of a loved one.
Conscientiously: Acting based on one's own judgment of right and wrong.
Apathy: Lack of interest or emotional response.
Vigilance: Careful watch for potential dangers.
Scouring: Thorough searching for someone or something.
Embarkation: Initiation of a journey.
Convoy: A group of merchant ships safeguarded by warships.
Inert: Lacking strength or ability to move.
Dregs: The worthless remnants; sediment at the bottom of a liquid.
Spectacle: A visually striking display.
Stampede: Sudden rush of animals or people, usually from fear.
Robust: Strong, healthy, and vigorous.
Contagious: Easily transmitted from one person to another.
Simultaneously: Occurring at the same time.
Distinguish: Recognizing differences among concepts or items.

Key Events and Insights from Chapters 6/7

Prisoners ordered to run to Gleiwitz to escape the Red Army, risking execution or trampling.
Elie’s father plays a crucial role in keeping him motivated and fighting for survival.
The prisoners endured a grueling 20-kilometer run that night.
Risk of falling asleep could lead to death; Elie attempts to prevent a man from succumbing to sleep.
Personification describes death as something that "devours," emphasizing the threat of sleep leading to death.
Rabbi Eliahu searches for his son; Elie recalls that the son intentionally abandoned his father but does not inform the Rabbi.
Elie, once a non-believer, prays for strength to avoid abandoning his father as others have done.
Prisoners travel at night to avoid detection by enemy forces.
Arrival at Gleiwitz is marked by harsh conditions, including lack of food and water.
Juliek gives a poignant musical farewell to Elie, marking beauty amidst despair, before being found dead with a trampled violin.
After three days at Gleiwitz, prisoners face selection; conditions are dire, with extreme starvation and no relief provided.
Elie’s realization about the fight over bread highlights humanity's descent into desperation and self-preservation.
Elie and his father are eventually transported to Buchenwald, continuing their struggle for survival.
Themes of life, mankind, compassion, and faith emerge, emphasizing the human spirit's struggle against atrocities.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your understanding of key vocabulary from Chapters 6 and 7 of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel. This quiz features definitions and terms important to the narrative. Improve your comprehension and recall of the text through these flashcards.