Night Chapters 6 and 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Although Elie felt that he could have easily given up and died, why did he run on?

He ran for his father's sake.

Given the situation and their physical condition, what was remarkable about their night's journey?

They covered forty-two miles in one day.

Why would Elie's father not let him sleep?

He was afraid that if Elie really slept in the snow, he would never wake up.

What agreement did Elie and his father reach?

Elie and his father agreed that they would watch out for each other and not let the other fall asleep. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rabbi Eliahou looking for?

The Rabbi was trying to find his son who had been with him in the camps for three years. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie remember about the Rabbi's son?

The son had seen his father slowing down and falling to the rear of the column of prisoners, but the son continued to run. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie do in response after remembering the Rabbi's son?

He prayed for the strength never to abandon his own father. Signup and view all the answers

How was the second night's march different from the first?

Discipline was not enforced, and the guards no longer shot the slower prisoners. Signup and view all the answers

What new danger arose when the prisoners finally reached their destination of Gleiwitz?

The men were in danger of being crushed to death or smothered by the bodies of the dead, the dying, and the still living. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the boy underneath Elie?

It was Juliek, a Polish boy who played the violin. Signup and view all the answers

After three days, what happened?

The prisoners were driven out of their barracks and marched to a railroad line to await the arrival of a train. Signup and view all the answers

How did some of the prisoners try to distance themselves from the grim reality of their existence?

Some separated themselves through music, some with religion, and some by refusing to think about it. Signup and view all the answers

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

The prisoners were ordered to throw out all the dead. Signup and view all the answers

How did the prisoners respond to the order to throw out the corpses? How did Elie save his father's life?

They were glad to throw out the corpses since it meant more room for the living and more clothes because the bodies were stripped naked. Two men, thinking that the old man was dead, were going to throw the father off the train, but Elie revived him. Signup and view all the answers

How long did they travel?

For ten days and nights they traveled in the open cattle cars. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when a workman tossed in a piece of bread?

The prisoners began to fight with each other for the scrap of food. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you suppose Elie then tells the story about the woman throwing coins to the natives?

He is making it clear that the actions of the workman were not acts of charity. Signup and view all the answers

How does Elie view the average German civilian throughout this chapter?

He considers them as guilty of this horror as any of the S.S. Signup and view all the answers

What scene did Elie witness at the end, and why does he mention that he was fifteen?

A son beat his father to death for a scrap of bread. It is significant because it is a horrific scene to witness at any age, but at fifteen, it is going to stay with him for a long time. Signup and view all the answers

During the last day of their journey, what happened?

A bitterly cold wind arose, and it continued to snow. The men began wailing, groaning, and crying. Signup and view all the answers

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

This detail is not provided, but the death of Meir Kayz suggests high mortality. Signup and view all the answers

Where did the remaining prisoners finally arrive?

They were now in Buchenwald, another concentration camp located in Germany. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Elie and His Father's Struggles

Elie's motivation to endure the harsh conditions was primarily his father; he feared what would happen to him if he fell asleep and didn't wake up.
Both Elie and his father made a pact to look after each other, refusing to let the other fall asleep in perilous situations.

Journey Dynamics

Remarkably, the prisoners covered a grueling distance of forty-two miles in one day despite their deteriorating physical conditions.
The second night of travel differed significantly, as guards were less disciplined and did not shoot those who lagged behind.

Encounters with Other Prisoners

Rabbi Eliahou searched desperately for his son, highlighting the bond and desperation shared among prisoners.
Elie recalled the Rabbi’s son abandoning him to save himself, provoking a prayer within Elie to remain loyal to his father.

Risk of Death

Upon reaching Gleiwitz, prisoners faced new threats of being crushed under the weight of bodies, indicating the overcrowded and desperate conditions they endured.
A Polish boy named Juliek, previously met by Elie, was found underneath him, illustrating the interconnected fates of the prisoners.

Train Journey

The prisoners spent three harrowing days in barracks before being marched to a railroad line, awaiting deportation.
To cope with reality, some prisoners resorted to music, religious practices, or outright denial of their circumstances.

Desperation During Transport

Upon stopping in a field, orders were issued to discard the dead, with the living prisoners eager to do so for more space and clothing.
Elie saved his father from being mistakenly thrown off the train by reviving him, showcasing the bonds of familial love amid chaos.

Conditions on the Train

The prisoners endured ten days in cramped, open cattle cars without food, emphasizing their dire situation.
A tragic event occurred when a workman threw bread into the cars, prompting a savage fight among prisoners, showcasing their desperate hunger.

Perspectives on Humanity

Elie perceived the average German civilian as complicit in the atrocities, noting their voyeuristic enjoyment rather than horror at the suffering of the inmates.
He witnessed a horrific incident where a son killed his father for a scrap of bread, deepening the trauma of his experiences at such a young age.

Final Day's Desperation

On the last day of their journey, intense cold and snow exacerbated the prisoners' suffering, leading them to wail and cry under their bleak circumstances.
From the original hundred men who boarded the train, hardly any remained alive by the end of the journey, exemplifying the perilous nature of their odyssey.

Arrival at Buchenwald

The surviving prisoners finally arrived at Buchenwald, a notorious concentration camp in Germany, marking another chapter in their harrowing journey.

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Explore key themes and events from chapters 6 and 7 of Elie Wiesel's 'Night' with these flashcards. Each card presents thought-provoking questions to enhance your understanding of Elie's experiences and resilience during his harrowing journey. Test your knowledge and reflect on the emotional impact of these chapters.