Night - Chapter 5 comprehension questions

In chapter 5 of Night, what do the prisoners debate during Yom Kippur?

• The prisoners debate whether to fast or eat during Yom Kippur.
• The prisoners plan a rebellion during Yom Kippur.
• The prisoners argue about their living conditions.
• The prisoners discuss the meaning of Yom Kippur.

In chapter 5 of Night, what “gift” do the Germans have for the prisoners for the New Year?

• There is to be a selection; the Gestapo selected the strongest prisoners to be sent to work at a factory.

• There is to be a selection; the Gestapo selected weakened prisoners to be sent to the crematoria.

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In chapter 5 of Night, the head of Eliezer’s block gives some words of advice to the prisoners. What does he say? (choose 4)

• to move about to get some color so they would appear healthier

• they should

  run, not walk slowly

• they should not look at the SS

• they should not be afraid

• they should hide from the SS

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In chapter 5 of Night, when Wiesel’s number is not written down for selection what joke does his friend

make?

• His friend jokes that Wiesel was running too fast for the SS to see the number.

• His friend jokes that Wiesel's number is too high to be selected.
• His friend jokes that Wiesel's number is lost in the paperwork.
• His friend jokes that Wiesel's number is too lucky to be chosen.

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In chapter 5 of Night, what does the head of the block tell everyone after the selection process is over?

• The head of the block encourages everyone to rebel against the guards.
• The head of the block tells everyone they will be released soon.
• The head of the block tells everyone that nothing will happen to anyone–even those whose numbers had been written down.

• The head of the block states that they will be given extra rations for their efforts.

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In chapter 5 of Night, some of the prisoners are told that they are not to report to work, but

must stay in camp. Who are these prisoners?

• The elderly prisoners. They are required to

  stay behind to prepare the meals for the other prisoners.

• The men who had been chosen at the selection. They are required to

  stay behind and must go through a second selection.

• The prisoners on work detail. They are awarded with an extra ration of soup.

• The newly arrived prisoners. They are required to

  stay behind and must go through a rigorous training process to work at the factory.

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In chapter 5 of Night, what does Eliezer’s father give to Eliezer, and what does Eliezer call it? (choose 2)

• Eliezer gets his father’s knife and spoon

• Eliezer refers to the gift as his “inheritance.”

• Eliezer gets his father’s work boots.

• Eliezer refers to the gift as a “cruel joke.”

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In chapter 5 of Night, what happens to Eliezer’s father in terms of the next “selection”?

• Eliezer's father is selected for a special role in the camp.
• Eliezer's father is able to prove he is still useful and, therefore, escapes the second selection.

• Eliezer's father is chosen to work in the camp instead of being killed.

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In chapter 5 of Night, why is Akiba Drumer chosen for selection, according to Wiesel?

• Akiba Drumer is chosen for selection due to his loss of faith in God and will to live.

• Akiba Drumer is selected due to his leadership qualities.
• Akiba Drumer is chosen for selection because he is the strongest among the prisoners.
• Akiba Drumer is chosen for selection as a punishment for his defiance.

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Match the word to the definition:

crucible

•  a member of the German race

• a structure used for hangings

• a Nazi leader, second in command to Hitler

•  a severe test, a trial

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