Night Chapter 1 & 2

Front

What does the term 'selection' mean in the context of the Holocaust as described in Night?

Back

In the context of the Holocaust, 'selection' refers to the process by which Jews were chosen for extermination, often leading them to the crematorium.

Front

Why did the Jewish people not attempt to escape the train cars before arriving in Auschwitz?

Back

They believed they were being relocated due to the war front and did not realize the true nature of their transport.

Front

How were the Jewish people treated by the Germans upon their arrival in Sighet?

Back

The Germans initially treated the Jewish people with false kindness, deceiving them about their intentions.

Front

What psychological impact did separation from family have on Madame Schächter?

Back

Madame Schächter was completely broken by being separated from her husband and children, leading to her mental breakdown.

Front

What was the consequence for anyone who attempted to escape from the train?

Back

The punishment for attempting to escape was that everyone in the train car would be killed.

Front

What role did denial play in the Jewish community's response to the early signs of danger?

Back

Denial played a significant role as many Jews refused to believe the severity of their situation, thinking it was temporary.

Front

What does the experience of Madame Schächter symbolize in Night?

Back

Madame Schächter's experience symbolizes the trauma and despair faced by families during the Holocaust, particularly the loss of loved ones.

Front

How did the Jewish community in Sighet react to the news of deportations?

Back

Initially, the Jewish community in Sighet was skeptical and did not take the news of deportations seriously, believing it to be exaggerated.

Front

What is the significance of the train journey to Auschwitz in Night?

Back

The train journey to Auschwitz represents the loss of freedom and the beginning of the dehumanization process faced by the Jews.

Front

What does the term 'crematorium' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

Back

A crematorium refers to a facility where bodies were incinerated, commonly used in extermination camps during the Holocaust.