Night Chapters 6-9

Front

Why do the Germans at Buchenwald refuse to feed Eliezer’s father?

Back

He is too sick and it would be a waste of food.

Front

What does the rabbi’s son do that horrifies Eliezer?

Back

He gives up on his father.

Front

What happens to Elie's father?

Back

He is taken away while Elie is asleep and sent to a crematorium.

Front

Why do Eliezer and his father try to stay awake all night after running over 20 kilometers?

Back

They don't want to freeze to death.

Front

What does Elie do when his father is selected to die before they get on the train?

Back

He distracts the SS officers while his father returns to the good side.

Front

What is the significance of food in the concentration camps?

Back

Food represents survival and the struggle for life; it often leads to moral dilemmas.

Front

How does Eliezer's relationship with his father evolve throughout the story?

Back

It becomes more strained as they face the harsh realities of survival.

Front

What role does faith play in Eliezer's life during the camps?

Back

His faith is challenged, leading to a crisis of belief as he witnesses suffering.

Front

What does the act of giving up signify in the context of the camps?

Back

It signifies despair and the loss of hope, which can lead to death.

Front

How does the environment of the camps affect the prisoners' behavior?

Back

It leads to desperation, selfishness, and sometimes betrayal among prisoners.