Night: Chapter 5 Reading Check

Front

What advice was NOT given to Elie to pass the selection process?

Back

Look at the SS doctors.

Front

What holiday are the Jews celebrating at the beginning of chapter 5?

Back

Rosh Hashana.

Front

What is Elie scared of during his recovery?

Back

That his leg had been cut off.

Front

Why did Elie go to the infirmary (hospital)?

Back

His foot was too swollen to stand on.

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

What is the significance of Rosh Hashana in the context of the story?

Back

It represents a time of reflection and hope for the Jewish people, even in dire circumstances.

Front

How does fear influence the behavior of the prisoners in the camp?

Back

Fear drives them to follow orders and suppress their emotions to survive.

Front

What does Elie's experience in the infirmary reveal about the conditions in the camp?

Back

It highlights the neglect and inhumane treatment of the prisoners.

Front

What role does Elie's father play in his survival?

Back

Elie's father provides emotional support and motivation for Elie to stay alive.

Front

How does the theme of dehumanization manifest in chapter 5?

Back

Prisoners are treated as less than human, stripped of their dignity and identity.