Flashcard on Elie Wiesel's Night

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What does Madame Schachter's nightmare foreshadow?

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The horrible conditions that they would experience within the camps.

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What does Madam Schächter see during the train ride to Auschwitz?

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Burning pits of fire.

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Which of the following is NOT a key symbol in 'Night'?

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A clarinet.

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What was Elie Wiesel's fear regarding his foot surgery?

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He was afraid the doctor would amputate his whole foot.

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What did the Nazis do to make the Jews seem less human in Birkenau and Auschwitz?

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They shaved the prisoners' whole bodies, took their clothes, and tattooed numbers on them.

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What is the significance of fire in 'Night'?

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Fire symbolizes destruction and the loss of humanity.

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How does Elie Wiesel describe his faith in God throughout 'Night'?

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His faith is challenged and ultimately transformed by his experiences.

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What role does family play in Elie's survival during the Holocaust?

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Family provides emotional support and motivation to survive.

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What does the term 'dehumanization' refer to in the context of 'Night'?

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The process of stripping away the humanity of individuals, making them feel like animals.

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What is the importance of the soup in 'Night'?

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The soup represents both sustenance and the loss of hope.