Night Questions

CHARACTERS:

Detail everything you know about them (physical description, personality, etc.):

Head of the Tent (Pg. 45):

Juliek:

Franek:

Idek:

SETTING:

Detail the time and place the story begins:

In which camp does Chapter Four begin?

IN-TEXT QUESTIONS:

Infer the answer from the text (Minimum 1-2 sentences):

Which unit was not to be chosen at the newest camp?

What job did Elie end up receiving?

Why is Elie whipped in the warehouse?

List the victims who were hung, if not by name then by stature.

LITERARY ELEMENTS:

ALLUSIONS:

“Evoking the calm waters of Jordan and the majestic sanctity of Jerusalem.” (Pg. 48):

SIMILIES AND METAPHORS: GIVE THREE EXAMPLES

SYMBOL:

            The Soup (Pg. 60/Pg. 62):

SHORT ANSWER QUESTION

Minimum 4-5 Sentences

At the end of the chapter, explain the quote: “Where is He? Here He is—He is handing here on this gallows…”

CHARACTERS:

Detail everything you know about them (physical description, personality, etc.):

Akiba Drummer:

SETTING:

Detail the time and place the story begins:

What time of year is it?

What holidays are the prisoners celebrating?

IN-TEXT QUESTIONS:

Infer the answer from the text (Minimum 1-2 sentences):

What is “selection”?

Why does Elie hate the bell?

What might the bell be a symbol for?

What two things does Elie’s Father give to him before going to the “Decisive Selection”?

LITERARY ELEMENTS:

ALLUSIONS:

Rosh Hashanah (Pg. 63):

Sodom (Pg. 64):

Yom Kippur (Pg. 65):

Red Army (Pg. 76):

“I’ve got more faith in Hitler than in anyone else. He’s the only one who’s kept his promises, all his promises, to the Jewish people.” (Pg. 77):

SIMILIES AND METAPHORS: GIVE THREE EXAMPLES

IRONY: explain why the statements are ironic and what type of irony it is.

“I head people wishing one another a Happy New Year!” (Pg. 65):

SHORT ANSWER QUESTION

Minimum 4-5 Sentences

Discuss the quote and what is means for Elie’s faith: “Blessed art Thou, Eternal, Master of the Universe…to be butchered on Thine altar.” (Pg. 64)

EXTRA CREDIT: Should the Jewish people fast for their holiday? Why or why not?