Night - Chapter 7
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How did the German citizens react when the train pulled up in the German towns?
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The Germans didn't have any reaction at all.
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They stared and laughed at the prisoners.
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The Germans pretended like they didn't even see the prisoners.
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They threw clothes onto the cattle wagon.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 7 of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, exploring the harrowing experiences of prisoners during the Holocaust. It assesses understanding of human reactions under extreme conditions, shedding light on both historical events and psychological impacts.
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What happened when the German citizens threw pieces of bread onto the cattle wagon?
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The prisoners threw the bread back out of the wagon.
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The prisoners threw people out of the wagon.
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The prisoners created a stampede and killed each other for crumbs.
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The prisoners laughed at the pieces of bread.
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A. The prisoners created a stampede and killed each other for crumbs.Explanation
When the German citizens threw pieces of bread onto the cattle wagon, the prisoners created a stampede and killed each other for crumbs.Rate this question:
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All of the Germans fought each other until __________________ for the pieces of bread.
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Sunrise
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Sunset
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The death march
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Death
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A. DeathExplanation
The correct answer is "death" because it implies that the Germans fought each other until they died for the pieces of bread. This suggests a desperate and dire situation where survival was at stake, leading to intense competition and conflict among them. The word "death" signifies the extreme extent to which they were willing to go in order to obtain sustenance.Rate this question:
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What happened to the father, who had a piece of bread, on the cattle wagon?
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The other prisoners killed him for the piece of bread.
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His son killed him for the piece of bread.
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Elie Wiesel stole the piece of bread from him.
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The father ate the piece of bread with happiness and joy.
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A. His son killed him for the piece of bread.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the father was killed by his own son for the piece of bread. This implies that in the desperate and harsh conditions of the cattle wagon, where food was scarce, survival instincts took over and the son resorted to killing his own father to obtain the bread for himself. This highlights the extreme measures people were forced to take in order to survive in the brutal environment of the concentration camps during the Holocaust.Rate this question:
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What did Elie Wiesel witness the prisoners doing to the son?
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They threw the son out of the wagon.
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They killed the son and fought over the piece of bread.
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They stripped off his clothes.
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They didn't do anything.
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A. They killed the son and fought over the piece of bread.Explanation
Elie Wiesel witnessed the prisoners killing the son and fighting over a piece of bread. This suggests that in the harsh conditions of the concentration camp, where food was scarce, the prisoners were driven to extreme measures to survive. The brutal act of killing the son and fighting over the bread highlights the desperation and dehumanization experienced by the prisoners in their struggle for survival.Rate this question:
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What was Meir Katz job at Buna?
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He was a Kapo.
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He was one of the doctors.
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He was a gardener.
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He was a cook.
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A. He was a gardener.Explanation
Meir Katz's job at Buna was that of a gardener.Rate this question:
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How did the prisoners look at Meir Katz?
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They saw him as the strong prisoner.
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They didn't think anything of him.
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They saw him as the weak prisoner.
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They looked up to him.
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A. They saw him as the strong prisoner.Explanation
The prisoners saw Meir Katz as the strong prisoner because he displayed physical strength and courage. This is evident from the fact that he was able to save others by swimming in freezing water to rescue them during their transport to the concentration camp. His actions made a strong impression on the other prisoners, who viewed him as a symbol of resilience and hope in the midst of their dire circumstances.Rate this question:
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How many prisoners were still alive on the cattle wagon when they reached Buchenwald?
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100
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50
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37
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12
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A. 12Explanation
The answer of 12 suggests that only 12 prisoners were still alive when they reached Buchenwald. This implies that the conditions during the transportation were extremely harsh and many prisoners did not survive.Rate this question:
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Where was Elie Wiesel from?
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Germany
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Poland
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Transylvania
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France
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A. TransylvaniaExplanation
Elie Wiesel was from Transylvania. Transylvania is a historical region located in present-day Romania. Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate, was born in Sighet, a town in Transylvania. He later became a renowned author and activist, using his experiences during the Holocaust to raise awareness about the atrocities committed by the Nazis.Rate this question:
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What time period did Night take place in?
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1941-1945
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1939-1942
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1960-1999
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2012-2013
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A. 1941-1945Explanation
Night is a memoir by Elie Wiesel that recounts his experiences as a teenager during the Holocaust. The events described in the book took place during World War II when Wiesel and his family were forcibly taken to concentration camps by the Nazis. The time period of 1941-1945 aligns with the timeline of the Holocaust, making it the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Eli was only 15
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The given statement "Eli was only 16" implies that Eli's age is 16 and nothing more.Rate this question:
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When Elie and his family got to the concentration camp he went with
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His mom and sisters
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His dad
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A. His dadExplanation
When Elie and his family arrived at the concentration camp, Elie went with his dad. This suggests that Elie and his dad had a strong bond and chose to stick together during this difficult time. It also implies that they may have relied on each other for support and comfort in the face of the atrocities they were about to endure.Rate this question:
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Everday they ate 2 meals, the meals were composed of
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Steak and mashed potatoes
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Stale bread and soup
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Salad from the garden
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A. Stale bread and soupExplanation
The given answer "stale bread and soup" is the correct answer because it is stated in the question that the meals were composed of different food items. The options provided include steak and mashed potatoes, stale bread and soup, and salad from the garden. Out of these options, the only one that matches the description of a meal is "stale bread and soup". Therefore, it can be inferred that the correct answer is "stale bread and soup" based on the information provided in the question.Rate this question:
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