Advanced Quiz on Night by Elie Wiesel

How does Elie’s perception of faith change throughout the book?

• He becomes more devoted, believing survival is a test from God.

• He gradually loses faith, questioning how God could allow such suffering.

• He remains neutral, never discussing religion or faith in his reflections.

• He finds new religious strength after witnessing acts of kindness in the camp.

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What does Madame Schächter’s vision of fire foreshadow?

• The gas chambers and crematoriums at Auschwitz.

• A future battle between prisoners and guards.

• The fires prisoners light for warmth at night.

• The destruction of the train carrying them to the camp.

How does Wiesel’s use of night imagery throughout the book contribute to its themes?

• It symbolizes ignorance and lack of awareness.

• It represents the physical dangers of the camps.

• It serves as a metaphor for death, despair, and darkness.

• It highlights moments of rest and recovery for prisoners.

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Why is it significant that Elie and his father lie about their ages upon arrival at Auschwitz?

• It ensures they are placed in a more comfortable part of the camp.

• It makes them appear more valuable for labor, increasing their chance of survival.

• It allows them to escape without suspicion.

• It helps them avoid being questioned by guards.

What does Wiesel’s description of corpses covered in snow reflect about the psychological state of the prisoners?

• It shows their ability to resist the horror around them.

• It highlights their growing indifference and emotional numbness.

• It portrays them as hopeful that the snow will preserve the bodies.

• It suggests that winter provided protection rather than hardship.

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In what way does Wiesel’s relationship with his father reflect a shift in priorities among prisoners?

• He begins to see his father as a burden, questioning whether he should leave him behind.

• He becomes more protective, ensuring his father’s survival above his own.

• Their relationship strengthens as survival becomes easier.

• He stops relying on his father and focuses only on personal endurance.

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How does Wiesel’s decision not to warn Rabbi Eliahu about his son reveal a moral dilemma?

• It shows his guilt about seeing the truth but remaining silent.

• It suggests that he didn’t believe Rabbi Eliahu deserved to know.

• It indicates his growing distrust in others.

• It reveals his willingness to manipulate others for survival.

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Why does Wiesel describe the prisoners taking strength from SS officers’ words during the final march?

• It reflects how prisoners internalized commands as motivation.

• It shows that the SS officers secretly wanted them to survive.

• It demonstrates how words alone could improve physical endurance.

• It suggests that the prisoners believed they were near freedom.

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What does Elie’s reaction to his father’s death demonstrate about his emotional state?

• He feels deep grief but continues praying.

• He is so emotionally numb that he cannot even cry.

• He seeks revenge against the guards.

• He becomes angry at himself for not trying harder to save him.

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How does Night challenge readers to think about moral choices in extreme circumstances?

• It shows how survival instincts can override traditional values.

• It argues that morality should never be questioned, even in hardship.

• It suggests that kindness leads to a higher chance of survival.

• It presents survival as purely a matter of physical strength.

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