The Book Night Story Quiz: Pages 47-84
After reading pages 47-84 of the book Night, you will complete this quiz. It is designed to help you evaluate what you have read and make sure you understand key plot, character, setting, and examples of figurative language in the story. You may use the book, but no other sources (no help from other people). Good luck!
- 1.
Akiba Drumer volunteered for selection (death) because he found out his family was dead.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Akiba Drumer did not volunteer for selection (death) because he found out his family was dead. In fact, he lost faith in God and became hopeless, which led to his eventual death. He gave up on life and stopped caring about his own survival. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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- 2.
All patients left in the infirmary during the evacuation were killed by the SS before the Russians arrived.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because it states that all patients left in the infirmary were killed by the SS before the Russians arrived. However, without any additional information or context, it is not possible to determine the accuracy of this statement. It is important to note that not all patients may have been killed, as some could have been rescued or managed to escape before the SS arrived. Therefore, the statement cannot be considered true.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The first job for Elie (in Buna) was counting bolts and bulbs in an electrical parts factory.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that the first job for Elie in Buna was counting bolts and bulbs in an electrical parts factory. This implies that Elie did indeed work in an electrical parts factory and his initial task was to count bolts and bulbs. Therefore, the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Rabbi Eliahou lost his son during the train ride to Gleiwietz.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Rabbi Eliahou did not lose his son during the train ride to Gleiwietz. This statement contradicts the events in the book "Night" by Elie Wiesel, where Rabbi Eliahou's son actually abandons him during the journey.Rate this question:
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- 5.
During their wait for a train to Buchenwald, the prisoners ate snow off each others' backs.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that the prisoners were in a desperate situation and had no other means of sustenance. Eating snow off each other's backs implies that they were willing to endure extreme conditions to survive. This behavior highlights the harsh conditions and the lengths to which the prisoners had to go to fulfill their basic needs.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Elie's father died on the trainride to Glieweitz and was tossed off with other corpses.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because Elie's father did not die on the trainride to Glieweitz and was not tossed off with other corpses. In the book "Night" by Elie Wiesel, it is mentioned that Elie's father died in Buchenwald, a concentration camp, after enduring harsh conditions and mistreatment.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The other prisoners were kind to Elie's father, because he was ill.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the other prisoners were not kind to Elie's father. In fact, they were quite cruel and indifferent towards him. Elie's father was weak and sickly, and the harsh conditions of the concentration camp made it difficult for him to survive. The other prisoners saw him as a burden and did not offer any assistance or kindness. Instead, they were focused on their own survival and often acted in selfish ways.Rate this question:
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- 8.
After Idek beats Elie, the French girl soothes him by...
- A.
Putting bandages on him
- B.
Speaking words of encouragement to him
- C.
Telling Elie that she, too, is Jewish and asking him to keep it a secret
Correct Answer
B. Speaking words of encouragement to himExplanation
After Idek beats Elie, the French girl soothes him by speaking words of encouragement to him. This suggests that she tries to provide emotional support and comfort to Elie after the traumatic incident. By offering words of encouragement, she may be trying to uplift his spirits and reassure him that he is not alone in his suffering. This act of kindness and empathy from the French girl shows her compassion and solidarity with Elie, potentially helping him cope with the physical and emotional pain inflicted by Idek.Rate this question:
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- 9.
One desperate prisoner tries to crawl out into the middle of camp to steal soup when...
- A.
The SS were busy hanging another prisoner and not watching
- B.
The camp was under attack by American planes
- C.
Everyone else was sleeping during the night
Correct Answer
B. The camp was under attack by American planesExplanation
The correct answer is that the camp was under attack by American planes. This would explain why the SS were busy and not watching, and why everyone else was sleeping during the night. The chaos and distraction caused by the attack would create an opportunity for the desperate prisoner to crawl out and steal soup without being noticed.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Jewish New Year is called...
- A.
Kaddish
- B.
Tamuld
- C.
Rosh Hashanah
Correct Answer
C. Rosh HashanahExplanation
Rosh Hashanah is the correct answer because it is the Jewish New Year. It is a two-day celebration that marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days. During this time, Jewish people reflect on the past year, seek forgiveness for any wrongdoings, and make resolutions for the upcoming year. The term "Rosh Hashanah" translates to "head of the year" in Hebrew, emphasizing its significance as the start of a new year in the Jewish calendar.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Elie did NOT observe the traditions of Yom Kipppur (Day of Atonement) by...
- A.
Refusing to pray
- B.
Cursing God
- C.
Eating bread
Correct Answer
C. Eating breadExplanation
Elie did not observe the traditions of Yom Kippur by eating bread. Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday where fasting and refraining from eating any food, including bread, is a central part of the observance. By eating bread, Elie deviated from the religious practice and did not adhere to the fasting requirements of Yom Kippur.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Juliek, the Pole with eyeglasses and a cynical smile in a pale face, was a...
- A.
Musician who worked in the factory
- B.
Kapo in the block where Elie stayed
- C.
Foreman at the factory
Correct Answer
A. Musician who worked in the factoryExplanation
Juliek, the Pole with eyeglasses and a cynical smile in a pale face, was a musician who worked in the factory. This can be inferred from the description provided, which mentions that Juliek had eyeglasses and a cynical smile in a pale face. This description does not align with being a Kapo or a foreman, but it does suggest a creative and artistic nature which is often associated with musicians. Additionally, the fact that Juliek worked in the factory indicates that he had a job there, further supporting the explanation that he was a musician who worked in the factory.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The "inheritance" given to Elie by his father in camp was...
- A.
A bowl of soup
- B.
A watch
- C.
A knife and spoon
Correct Answer
C. A knife and spoonExplanation
Elie's father gave him a knife and spoon as inheritance in the camp. This suggests that the father wanted to provide Elie with practical tools for survival and sustenance in the harsh conditions of the camp. The knife and spoon would have been essential for obtaining and consuming food, highlighting the father's concern for his son's well-being and ability to navigate the challenges of the camp.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Kaddish is...
- A.
Prayer for the dead
- B.
Name of the young Pipel in camp
- C.
Jewish book
Correct Answer
A. Prayer for the deadExplanation
Kaddish is a prayer recited in Judaism to honor and remember the deceased. It is often recited during mourning rituals and at funerals. The prayer is a way for the living to express their grief and seek solace, while also praising and acknowledging the greatness of God. It serves as a way to pay tribute to the departed and to ask for their souls to find peace and rest in the afterlife.Rate this question:
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- 15.
"Two lambs with hundreds of wolves lying in wait for them" is figurative language used to describe...
- A.
The prisoners hung for plots against the camp
- B.
Two brothers from Czechoslavakia who befriended Elie
- C.
Cauldrons of soup left out during a raid on the camp
Correct Answer
C. Cauldrons of soup left out during a raid on the campExplanation
The figurative language "Two lambs with hundreds of wolves lying in wait for them" suggests a situation where two vulnerable and defenseless beings are surrounded by a large number of dangerous and threatening entities. This description is used to depict the cauldrons of soup left out during a raid on the camp because the cauldrons, like lambs, are vulnerable and exposed to the wolves, symbolizing the hungry prisoners who desperately need the food.Rate this question:
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- 16.
"The death knell. The funeral. The procession was beginning its march." This describes ...
- A.
The start of the evacuation from camp (at the end of chapter 5)
- B.
The hanging of the young Pipel in camp
- C.
The march to Buna when the prisoners were sent to work
Correct Answer
A. The start of the evacuation from camp (at the end of chapter 5)Explanation
The given passage describes the start of the evacuation from the camp. The mention of "The death knell" and "The funeral" suggests a somber and mournful atmosphere, which is typically associated with the process of evacuating a concentration camp. The phrase "The procession was beginning its march" further reinforces the idea of people leaving the camp in an organized manner. This aligns with the events at the end of chapter 5 in the book.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The "sad eyed angel" was used to describe...
- A.
The Polish foreman who wanted Elie's gold tooth, and eventually got it
- B.
The young boy who was hanged for sabotage and took longer to die
- C.
The name of any young boy in camp who worked for a Kapo
Correct Answer
B. The young boy who was hanged for sabotage and took longer to die -
- 18.
Explain this quote, including WHO said it and WHY (what does it mean?): "I've got more faith in Hitler than anyone else. He is the only one who has kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people." (Chapter 5, pp 81)
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