Night ch. 6, 7, 8, & 9 Reading Check

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What realization did Elie come to regarding his father and survival?

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Elie realized that he too would have to cast his father aside one day to concentrate on his own survival, but he didn't like it and hoped he could be better than Rabbi Eliahou's son.

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Did Rabbi Eliahou's son leave his father?

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Yes, Rabbi Eliahou's son left his father because he believed his father was going to die anyway and he didn't want to be burdened by him anymore.

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Why were the prisoners on the train willing to help the Nazis with the dead?

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The prisoners were more than happy to help the Nazis get the dead off the train because it meant more room on the train for them.

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What did people passing the train do to the Jews inside?

Back

People passing the train threw bread into the cars to watch the Jews fight over it.

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How did Elie try to help his father on the train?

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Elie slapped his father several times to try to help him.

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What is the significance of Elie's internal conflict regarding his father?

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Elie's internal conflict highlights the struggle between familial loyalty and the instinct for self-preservation in dire circumstances.

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What does the act of throwing bread symbolize in the context of the story?

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The act of throwing bread symbolizes the dehumanization and cruelty faced by the Jews, as well as the desperation and survival instincts that emerge in extreme situations.

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How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve throughout the chapters?

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Elie's relationship with his father evolves from one of mutual support to a struggle for survival, where Elie grapples with the harsh reality of prioritizing his own life.

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What does Rabbi Eliahou's son's actions reveal about the impact of the concentration camps on family bonds?

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Rabbi Eliahou's son's actions reveal the devastating impact of the concentration camps on family bonds, where survival often comes at the cost of abandoning loved ones.

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What role does food play in the prisoners' lives during their transport?

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Food represents both a source of survival and a means of power, as the scarcity of food leads to competition and conflict among the prisoners.