Night Questions

Front

Who decides who will die at selections at Auschwitz?

Back

Dr. Josef Mengele

Front

Why does Elie end up having to have an operation?

Back

His foot swells.

Front

On what day are Elie and his family deported from the ghetto?

Back

On the Sabbath.

Front

What is Elie's 'inheritance' from his father?

Back

A spoon and knife.

Front

What does Moshe the Beadle attempt to do upon his return to Sighet?

Back

Warn the Jews about what will happen to them.

Front

What is the significance of Dr. Josef Mengele in the context of Auschwitz?

Back

He was known as the 'Angel of Death' and conducted inhumane experiments on prisoners.

Front

What does Elie's foot injury symbolize in the story?

Back

It represents the physical suffering and dehumanization experienced by the prisoners.

Front

What role does faith play in Elie's life throughout the narrative?

Back

Elie's faith is challenged as he witnesses atrocities, leading to a struggle with belief in God.

Front

How does the deportation of Elie and his family reflect the broader historical context of the Holocaust?

Back

It illustrates the systematic persecution and removal of Jews from their homes.

Front

What does the spoon and knife represent in the context of Elie's relationship with his father?

Back

It symbolizes the bond and survival instincts shared between them.