Use Elie Wiesel’s “Night” Chapter 2-3 to answer these questions in Use ACES format (Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize) to answer the Comprehension questions. Also make sure to provide quotes from the text to Answer the questions below in complete sentences and ALWAYS with support from the text. Choose 5 out of 10 to answer.
What does Madame Schächter do to terrify the other passengers? How does this relate to the silence symbol?
What do the people do as an attempt to calm her? Were you surprised by their actions? Why or why not?
Provide at least three examples of people reverting to animal instincts for survival.
What was the great “equalizer” in the barracks? Why does this make everyone equal?
Why do some think it would be better to appear strong? Would Bela Katz agree? Why or why not?
Why does Wiesel sympathize with Job from the Bible? What does this tell you about Elie’s religion? (You may have to research Job.)
What are the reasons behind giving each prisoner a number? How did this number contribute to the dehumanization of the Jews?
When Elie’s father is beaten in front of him how does Elie respond? How does he feel about his response? What does this tell you about Elie’s humanity?
What irony does Elie find in the sign that hung over the electric fence?
Explain the meaning of the second sign, “Work is liberty.” Is this sign the truth or a lie? Support your opinion.
What is the one word that still has meaning? Why? How does this word relate to Madame Schächter and the silence symbol?
