Night By Elie Wiesel True And False/Irony Section

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Night by Elie Wiesel true and false/Irony Section. Read each passage below. On the line following each passage, briefly explain what is ironic about the meaning of the passage. (2 points each)

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  • 2. 

    Night is a symbol of the darkness and evil of the Holocaust.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Night is often used as a symbol of darkness and evil in literature and art, and this symbolism is particularly powerful in relation to the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a period of immense suffering, where millions of innocent people were persecuted and killed. The darkness of night represents the horrors and atrocities that occurred during this time. It also symbolizes the loss of hope and the absence of light in the lives of those affected by the Holocaust. Therefore, it can be said that night is a symbol of the darkness and evil of the Holocaust.

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  • 3. 

    Elie is never abused at the camp.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Elie is never abused at the camp" is false. This means that Elie is indeed abused at the camp.

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  • 4. 

    Juliek’s life was symbolized by his broken violin.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Juliek's broken violin represents his life. This implies that Juliek's life is filled with hardships, struggles, and brokenness, just like his violin. The broken violin serves as a symbol of the challenges and difficulties he has faced, further emphasizing the truth of the statement.

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  • 5. 

    The men eat snow while waiting for a train to take them to Buchenwald.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. The men eat snow while waiting for a train to take them to Buchenwald. This suggests that they are in a desperate situation and have no other source of food or water. Eating snow is a survival tactic to stay hydrated, although it may not provide sufficient nutrition. This detail highlights the harsh conditions and lack of resources faced by the men in their journey to Buchenwald.

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  • 6. 

    The prisoners divide the food equally among themselves on the train ride to Buchenwald.
       

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false because the prisoners do not divide the food equally among themselves on the train ride to Buchenwald. This suggests that there may be unequal distribution of food or some other arrangement for food allocation during the train ride.

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  • 7. 

    German workers throw bread to the prisoners while they are on the train to Buchenwald.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. During the Holocaust, German workers often threw bread to the prisoners while they were being transported to concentration camps like Buchenwald. This act of throwing bread was seen as a cruel and dehumanizing gesture, as it was done to taunt and mock the starving prisoners. It was a way for the German workers to exert power and control over the prisoners, further degrading their already dire conditions.

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  • 8. 

    Elie’s only concern after his father’s death is revenge.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Elie's only concern after his father's death is revenge. However, the given answer is false, indicating that this statement is not true. Therefore, Elie's concern after his father's death is not solely focused on revenge, implying that there are other concerns or emotions that he may be experiencing.

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  • 9. 

    Moshe the Beadle was killed when he was deported with the foreign Jews.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Moshe the Beadle was not killed when he was deported with the foreign Jews. This statement contradicts the information provided in the question. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 10. 

    Elie decides to remain silent forever after the Holocaust.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Elie decides to remain silent forever after the Holocaust. However, without further context or information, it is impossible to determine the accuracy of this statement. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the statement is true.

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  • 11. 

    People looked down on Elie’s father and thought he was mad.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement states that people looked down on Elie's father and thought he was mad. However, the correct answer is False. This means that the statement is not true, and people did not look down on Elie's father or think he was mad.

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  • 12. 

    Elie chooses not to celebrate Yom Kippur because he is rebelling against God.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Elie's decision not to celebrate Yom Kippur is seen as an act of rebellion against God because Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day in Judaism, dedicated to atonement and repentance. By choosing not to participate in this important religious observance, Elie is actively defying and rejecting his faith in God. This rebellion can be seen as a response to the immense suffering and loss he witnesses during the Holocaust, causing him to question and challenge his beliefs.

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  • 13. 

    Idek, the Kapo, treats all of the factory workers at Buna well.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is "Idek, the Kapo, treats all of the factory workers at Buna well." The correct answer is False because the statement implies that Idek treats all the factory workers well, which may not be true. It is possible that Idek treats some or most of the workers well, but not all of them. Therefore, the statement is not entirely accurate, leading to the answer being False.

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  • 14. 

    And the World Has Remained Silent was the original title of Night.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement is true. "And the World Has Remained Silent" was the original title of the book "Night" written by Elie Wiesel. The book is a memoir that recounts Wiesel's experiences as a teenager during the Holocaust. The original title reflects the silence and inaction of the world in the face of the atrocities committed during that time. However, the title was later changed to "Night" to emphasize the darkness and despair that Wiesel and millions of others endured during the Holocaust.

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  • 15. 

    Elie is only glad to be rid of the burden of his father after his death.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Elie is not glad to be rid of the burden of his father after his death. In the novel "Night" by Elie Wiesel, Elie and his father share a strong bond and rely on each other for support throughout their time in the concentration camps. Elie's father's death is a devastating loss for him, causing immense grief and a feeling of emptiness. Elie even feels guilty for not being able to do more to save his father. Therefore, the statement that Elie is glad to be rid of the burden of his father after his death is false.

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  • 16. 

    “But we had been marching only a few moments when we saw the barbed wire of another camp.  An iron door with this inscription over it:  ‘Work is liberty!’”  (page 38)

  • 17. 

    “Some prominent members of the community came….to ask him what he thought of the situation.  My father did not consider it so grim…’The yellow star?  Oh well, what of it?  You don’t die of it….’” (page 9)

  • 18. 

    “The SS gave us a fine New Year’s gift….And soon a terrible word was circulating—selection.”  (page 66)

  • 19. 

    “On we went between the electric wires.  At each step, a white placard with a death’s head on it stared us in the face.  A caption:  ‘Warning.  Danger of death.’” (page 37)

  • 20. 

    “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.”  (page 77)

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