Night: Chapter 5 Reading Check

Front

Why does the head of block want the block cleaned before they leave?

Back

He wants it to look like as if the Jews were humans and not animals.

Front

True or False: Elie and his Dad both passed the selection process.

Back

True

Front

Who examined the prisoners during the selection in Chapter 5?

Back

SS Doctors

Front

What is Elie scared of during his recovery?

Back

That his leg had been cut off.

Front

Which of the following pieces of advice was Elie NOT given to pass the selection process?

Back

Look at the SS doctors.

Front

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

Back

The process by which prisoners were chosen for labor or extermination.

Front

What role did Dr. Mengele play during the selection process?

Back

He was one of the infamous SS doctors known for making selections and conducting inhumane experiments.

Front

How did the prisoners try to avoid being selected?

Back

By running quickly, not showing fear, and moving their limbs to appear healthy.

Front

What psychological impact did the selection process have on the prisoners?

Back

It instilled fear and anxiety, as they were uncertain about their fate.

Front

What does the head of the block's desire for cleanliness reveal about the conditions in the camps?

Back

It highlights the dehumanization and the facade of normalcy imposed by the camp authorities.