'night' By: Elie Wiesel/Chapter Review

1. The smell that lingered in the air the first night at Auschwitz was the smell of burning human flesh.

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The given statement is true. Auschwitz was a concentration and extermination camp during the Holocaust where millions of people, mostly Jews, were systematically murdered. The smell of burning human flesh was a horrifying and distinct odor that permeated the air due to the mass cremations of the victims' bodies. This smell is often described by survivors and witnesses as a haunting and unforgettable reminder of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz.

Explanation

The given statement is true. Auschwitz was a concentration and extermination camp during the Holocaust where millions of people, mostly Jews, were systematically murdered. The smell of burning human flesh was a horrifying and distinct odor that permeated the air due to the mass cremations of the victims' bodies. This smell is often described by survivors and witnesses as a haunting and unforgettable reminder of the atrocities committed at Auschwitz.

2. Elie Wiesel lived in Sighet, Transylvania with his parents and two brothers.

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Elie Wiesel had two sisters.

Explanation

Elie Wiesel had two sisters.

3. Elie abandons his Father, just like the Rabbi's son did to his Father.

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Elie stayed with his Father until the very end. Elie gave up his own food, just to make his Father mother comfortable when he was dying.

Explanation

Elie stayed with his Father until the very end. Elie gave up his own food, just to make his Father mother comfortable when he was dying.

4. Elie was one of the lucky inmates, and never had to give up his gold crown.

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Elie didn't have to give up his gold crown, for a short amount of time. A prisoner soon noticed that he still had his gold crown, and beat Elie until he finally gave it up.

Explanation

Elie didn't have to give up his gold crown, for a short amount of time. A prisoner soon noticed that he still had his gold crown, and beat Elie until he finally gave it up.

5. Elie spent most of his time doing nothing of any kind, and just enjoyed everyday he had.

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Elie devotes most of his time studying the Kabbalah. He even finds a tutor to help him study.

Explanation

Elie devotes most of his time studying the Kabbalah. He even finds a tutor to help him study.

6. When Elie was finally free from the camps, he quickly became well, and healthy.

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Elie suffered from severe food poisoning, and was very close to dying. He stayed in the hospital for weeks.

Explanation

Elie suffered from severe food poisoning, and was very close to dying. He stayed in the hospital for weeks.

7. Most prisoners had bread and water every night at each camp they were at.

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Most prisoners were extremely lucky to get a slice of bread, and clean water to drink. Some went days without any food or water. If they were given a small amount, they had to make it last.

Explanation

Most prisoners were extremely lucky to get a slice of bread, and clean water to drink. Some went days without any food or water. If they were given a small amount, they had to make it last.

8. Elie is struck several times by a raging camp leader, for no reason at all.

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The given statement suggests that Elie is physically assaulted by a camp leader without any justification. This implies that Elie is indeed struck several times by the camp leader, making the statement "True". The absence of any reason for the assault emphasizes the brutality and inhumanity of the situation.

Explanation

The given statement suggests that Elie is physically assaulted by a camp leader without any justification. This implies that Elie is indeed struck several times by the camp leader, making the statement "True". The absence of any reason for the assault emphasizes the brutality and inhumanity of the situation.

9. As soon as all of the Jews entered the camps, their faith instantly faded away.

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Even though the Jews have seen unimaginable things, their faith was hard to break. They still celebrated Yom Kippur, and they also fast to atone their sins.

Explanation

Even though the Jews have seen unimaginable things, their faith was hard to break. They still celebrated Yom Kippur, and they also fast to atone their sins.

10. After the war, Elie reunited with one of his sisters. His Mother, Father, and other sister did not survive the camps.

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The given statement is true. After the war, Elie Wiesel was able to reunite with one of his sisters. However, his mother, father, and other sister did not survive the camps. This suggests that Elie experienced the tragic loss of his immediate family members during the Holocaust.

Explanation

The given statement is true. After the war, Elie Wiesel was able to reunite with one of his sisters. However, his mother, father, and other sister did not survive the camps. This suggests that Elie experienced the tragic loss of his immediate family members during the Holocaust.