ch6. vocab

faltering- to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way. Despite all the hardships they endured, faltering was never an option.


automatons- a mechanical figure or contrivance constructed to act as if by its own motive power; robot. The prisoners went about their day like automatons.


midst- the position of anything surrounded by other things or parts, or occurring in the middle of a period of time, course of action, etc. In the midst of the huge crowd he found her.


famished- extremely hungry. After the hike we were all famished.


parched- After her jog, she was parched.


indeterminate- not clear; vague. The dinner was set for an indeterminate time in the evening.


illusion- something that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality. The seasons change so quickly, like an illusion.


condemned- to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. The king of the tribe condemned the thief to death.


withered- to shrivel, fade, decay. The rose slowly withered away.


petrified- to paralyze with horror, astonishment, or any other strong emotion. The bear petrified the campers.

distress- great pain, anxiety, or sorrow. it was clear the boat was in distress.


staggering- to walk, move, or stand unsteadily. the drunks started staggering out of the bar around two in the morning.


encumbrance- something burdensome. Poverty is life long encumbrance.


semblance- the barest trace. There wasn't a semblance of truth in the story.


jostled- to brush, push, or shove against or elbow roughly or rudely. She got jostled at the concert.


bereaved- greatly saddened by the death of a loved one. The widow was greatly bereaved at the funeral.


rabbi- The chief religious official of a synagogue; Jewish scholar or teacher.

Last Section and the end of the book

I think the significance of the books final image of Elie's exahusted face is that was the image that has never left him. Just like this whole experience, Elie will never forget that first look in the mirror, it haunts him, and it always will. Elies religion and faith in God died during the Holocaust. In their place he grew stronger as a person. Evereything that he had to endure and witness made him stronger. I think that none of the prisoners sought revenge because just having their freedom back was satisfying. Also, recieving food was probably so overwhelming to them that revenge never even crossed their minds. I think the title Night symbolizes a dark and scary time in Elies life. Elies moral struggle is an important element in the book because that was the main internal conflict in the story. Elie offers us hope because he lost his faith in God and humanity, and he survived. I think sometimes we all lose hope, and this book helps you see the light at the end. I think survivors might often feel guilty if they have been separated from their famillies in the camps. I think this book is relevent today because there are alot of wrong things going on in the world and I think it makes us feel a little better about the stuff we are going through. Also, I think it makes us open our eyes.
Some characters frightened Elie, like Madame Schachter. I think that Rabbi Elihou's son and the Nazis were very influential on Elie, negativity. The Nazi's traumatizes Elie but Rabi Elihous' son shows elie exactly what he doesn't want to become. The French girl Elie meets while working, gives him hope I think, and gives him positive outlook. I think if Elie would have been without his father, things would have been much more harder for him. His father really helped him survive. The twopeople who touched me the most were Rabbi Elihou's son and the french girl. Rabbi Elihous' son's actions really shocked and upset me. The French girl's kind words and actions suprised me also. I didnt expect it. Rabbi Elihous sons actions influenced Elie to always stay by his fathers side. I think he was so dissapointed in himself becauase he was treating his dad like crap too.

ch. 7 questions

1. How did Elie again help his father when they were on the train?
He woke him up when they were throwing the dead bodies out of the train.

2. Describe the scene Elie witnessed between the father and son.
Eli saw a son beat his father to death over a piece of bread. Then the son got beat to death by other Jews on the train.

3. How many got out of the wagon? Where had they arrived?
A dozen of them got out of the wagon when they arrived at Buchenwald.

4. Explain how the father/son roles had been reversed in the case of Elie and his
father?
Before, it was Elie's father who was looking out for him, and now Elie is looking after his father.

5. Imagine being in Elie's position or the fathers position during this chapter, Tell me what you are going through and how would you handle it, feel, react, behave, or be!!! ( 7 sentences)

Honestly, I don't think I could have survived as long as Elie or his father did. They've both been through so much hard work and has passed so many selections. It would be so hard to see my father's life just fading away. To hear all the other Jews crying and dieing must have been so discouraging.

part 2

1. Describe the setting.
The setting of this chapter is a train car and they are being transported to another camp. Once again it is crowded and cramped. People are dieing and being thrown out when the car comes to a stop. Everyone is ready to just give up.

2.What do you think elie meant when he said, “ to die today or tomorrow. What is the difference?”
Elie meant that it didnt matter if he lived or died. He felt that he was going to die rgardless so it just didnt matter.

3.If his father was to die, do you think elie would have the motivation to live?
Yes I do think Elie would would have the motivation to live, I think he would want to live for his father.

4.What did the people do with the dead bodies?
When ther was a dead body they just threw them out. One person held the head, and one person held the feet.

5.Describe how life was like in this chapter for them. Give examples
I feel that life for them in this chapter was the worst. They reached an all-time low, they are starving, literally killing each other for food.

6.What happened when a piece of bread was thrown into a wagon?
When a piece of bread was thrown into the wagon, the Jews would fight each other to the point that they would kill each other.

7.How do the german’s react to the stampede?
The German's find it amusing.

8.The son that let his father die over a piece of bread, what was he behaving
like? Why do you think people were acting this way?
The son and everyone else, were acting like savages. They are starving, and they are willing to do anything for food.

9.How old is elie now in this chapter?
Elie is fifteen in this chapter.

10.Being his age and all things that are happening to him, could you relate to his feeling and troubles?
I cannot relate to Elie at all. I havent and hope I will never have to go through anything even close to what hes been through. I have never felt the way Elie does.

11.Who was Meir Katz? Describe him.
Meir Katz was a friend of Elies father, who worked as a gardener in Buna. he was bigger than the rest of the men so he was put in charge of the wagon.

12.Who attacked elie, why?
A stranger attacked him, and he doesnt know why.

13.What as this journey like for all the jews…describe it.
This journey is miserable and unbearable for the Jews. They are all starving and freezing.
14.Where did they arrive to?
They arrived to Buchenwald.

15.Make a prediction about the next chapter, do you think father or elie will die?
I think Elies father will become weak and not be able to live.

ch. 8 part one & two

1. How does Wiesel treat his father during the journey to Buchenwald and later during
his dad's illness? How does Wiesel’s link to his father affect his will to survive?

2. Given their life or death situation, do you believe Wiesel’s attitude toward his father was understandable?
Explain your reactions

3. Elie weeps (cries) several times in the book; explain when and why. Explain one time he does not weep when it would be expected.

4.What feelings and thoughts went through your mind as you read about Wiesel’s final experiences
as a German prisoner? What would you say if you could talk to him about this time in
his life? What would you want him to explain to you?

part 2:

1. What fascinated Elie,why?
The idea of having a hot bath fascinated him.

2. Was it easy to take showers, describe?
It was not. It was cramped like every other situation they had been in.

3. Describe how the father is now, what can you say about his spirit and his will to live, how has it changed? Example
Elie's father is no giving up. He feels so weak that he thinks he cannot go on any longer. Example: before, they would support each other.

4. Why does elie mean he says, “ I felt that I as not arguing with him, but with death itself.”?

5. Why was elie ashamed of? What was he thinking about?
Elie was ashamed of himself because he was thinking of taking one of the prisoners advice to take his father's ration and to basically abandon him.

6. What didn’t father eat anything?
They werent giving the sick ones food, because they saw it as wasting food because they were going to die soon anyways.

7. Describe what is happening to Elie’s father.
He is very sick. He is slowly dying.

8. How are you suppose to live in a concentration camp?
In those conditions you have to live for yourself, and have no feelings. You have to be selfish.

9. What was the last memory of elie’s father?
The last memory he has of his father, is seeing his bloody face and fractured skull.

10. What happened to Elie’s father?
He got hit with a truncheon and he is dying.

11. Did elie cry? Why or why not?
He does not. I think it is because he feels relieved for his father.

12. What does he mean “free at last”?

I think he is referring to his father being free from the suffering, but he might be referring to the burden of his father on himself.

ch 7 vocab

indifference- lack of interest or concern. We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.


distinguish- to mark off as different. He attend a distinguished college in New York.


halt- to stop; cease moving, operating, etc., either permanently or temporarily
The owner ordered his dog to halt.


inert- having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance.
After being shot, she was left inert on the ground.


spectacle- anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something of a striking or impressive kind. The stars make a fine spectacle tonight.


vitality- exuberant physical strength or mental vigor. She is healthy and has good vitality.


spectators- a person who looks on or watches; onlooker; observer. There were many spectators at the fight.


disengage- to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten. The mechanic disengaged the fuel line before he worked on the engine.



grimace- a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc. The sour milk made his face grimace.


loomed- To come into view as a massive, distorted, or indistinct image. The clouds loomed ominously over the city that day.

convoy- a ship, fleet, group of vehicles, etc., accompanied by a protecting escort.

cargo- the lading or freight of a ship, airplane, etc. The airplane crashed because it had too much cargo on it.


livid- having a discolored, bluish appearance caused by a bruise, congestion of blood vessels, strangulation, etc., as the face, flesh, hands, or nails. After receiving the bad news, his face became livid.



wailing- to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry, usually high-pitched or clear-sounding, as in grief or suffering. The dog was wialing the whole time it was getting beat.


Buchenwald- site of a former Nazi concentration camp in central Germany, near Weimar. The next day they were bieng transferred to .

ch 8 vocab

emerged- to come forth into view or notice, as from concealment or obscurity. A creepy ship emerged from the fog.

hillock- a small hill. During the winter, we rode sleds down the hillocks.

timid- lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy. The nerdy boy was very timid.

tiers- one of a series of rows or ranks rising one behind or above another, as of seats in an amphitheater, boxes in a theater, guns in a man-of-war, or oars in an ancient galley.At the opera, we were sitting a few tires behind my parents.

beseeching- to beg eagerly for; solicit. the transients beseech for spare change.

dysentery- an infectious disease marked by inflammation and ulceration of the lower part of the bowels, with diarrhea that becomes mucous and hemorrhagic. After visiting the unsanitary country, we were struck with dysentery.

invalids- an infirm or sickly person. In the prison, all the invalids were housed separately.

feverish- having fever. The baby was slightly feverish.

spasmodically- pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms. While having a seizure, the girl shook spasmodically.

summons- an authoritative command, message, or signal by which one is summoned.

conscience- the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action

delirious- the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action

pleaded- to use arguments or persuasions, as with a person, for or against something. She pleaded for him to leave.

cauldrons- a large kettle or boiler. They were brewing up cauldrons of the potion.

ch.6 parts one and two

part 1:

1. Tell me 2 things that you admire or disgust about any of the characters in the chapter and why? ( 5 sentences)
I admire Rabi Eliahou's loyalty to his son. It just shows you how much he loved his son and despite everything, he still was watching out for his son. and I'm disgusted by his son abandoning him. I dont care what the situation is, I would never leave either of my parents behind. I would rather die with my parents.

2. Rabbi Eliahou’s son abandons him during the death march from Buna,The rabbi is looking for his son: throughout their ordeal in the concentration camps, father and son have protected and supported each other. Eliezer falsely tells Rabbi Eliahou he has not seen the son, yet, during the run, Eliezer saw the son abandon his father, running ahead when it seemed Rabbi Eliahou would not survive. Eliezer prays that he will never do what Rabbi Eliahou’s son did. This illustrating the depth of the brutality to which people are capable of sinking when they are mistreated for too long, these incidents reflect on another, They examine the way that the Holocaust tests father-son bonds.
What do you think of these unfortunate events? how do you feel about it? Do you think these incidents effects Elie's relationship towards his father? Why do you think that his son abandoned his father? What would you have done is this event, where you and a loved one had to run 42 miles or you will be shot ?Would you take care of yourself or would you do whatever it takes to survive together? Would you also fight over food with your loved one?( 8 sentences)

I think that this is very sad. I feel like it made Elie appreciate his father and I think he will do anything for his father now. The son abandoned his father because he felt that his father would slow him down. I think he would rather see his father die then die himself. I think the son is heartless and very selfish. If i was ever in this situation, I would never leave my mom behind, I would do anything it takes for us both to move on together. I would never fight over food either, I would share every last crumb I had with her.

3. In Jewish prayer, God is often referred to as “Master of the Universe.” After reading this section, what do you think this quote means. Really think about events that have already happen in the story that may lead to this important passage. Pick apart this quote, analyze and describe each sentences on what you think it means and why. ( 5 sentences)

This quote means that he is the ruler of everything, he has the ultimate control of the world. Master means :a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something . The universe refers to everything in existence.

"We were masters of nature, masters of the world. We had forgotten everything—death, fatigue, our natural needs. Stronger than cold or hunger, stronger than the shots and the desire to die, condemned and wandering, mere numbers, we were the only men on earth.
At last, the morning star appeared in the gray sky. A trail of indeterminate light showed on the horizon. We were exhausted. We were without strength, without illusions."

part 2 questions:

1.What would happen to someone who stopped runing?
If any of them stopped running, they would be shot.

2.Who was Zalman? What happened to him?
Zalman was a young Pois gy. While running, he got a stomache cramp. He stopped running and got trampled to death.

3.What keeps elie running? What motives him to keep going?
The only thing keeping Elie running besides his throbbing foot is his father.

4.Describe the setting of this chapter
During this cajpter the are running in the snow to another camp.

5.Describe what elie feels about faith
Elie's faith is diminishing after every ordeal he goes through.

6.How many miles have they marched already?
They had already covered forty-two miles.

7.Describe what it was like to finally take a break. What did they do, how was it?
They finally took a break when they reached an abandoned village. They made an attempt to sleep in a warehouse with no roof.

8.What did father and Elie do to keep from falling asleep?
Elie and his father try encourage each other not to fall asleep because they are both scared that they will not wake up.

9.Give me an example where his father still looks after elie.
"Dont be afriad, son. Sleep--you can sleep .I'll look after you my self." Elie is scared to fall asleep, but his father assures him tha he will watch him.

10.Who is rabbi eliahou, who was he looking for, what happened?
Rabbi Eliahous was looking for his son. His son abandoed him during the march because he felt that his father was slowing him down.

11.What do you think about Eliahou’s son, what would you have done?
I was so suprised by Rabbi Eliahou's sons actions. You would haope that during a time like that, that everyone would want to stay together and help each other out.

12.How was Elie’s wounded foot? Did he continue to run?
Elies foot did not hurt him. He thought it was because his foot was frozen all the way through.

13.Who did Elie crush? How was he??
Elie crushed Juleik. He said he was alright but, he was getting smashed by half dead me.

14.Where did they stay at for 3 days? What was it like? Easy, nice….
They stayed an Gleiwitz for three days with no food or water. They werent even allowed to leave their barraks.

15.What happened during the separation of Elie and his father?
When Elie was separated from his father, Elie ran after his father, causing so much confusion, that him and his father were able to go to the other side.

ch. 5 questions

part 1:

1. It seems that the Nazis have placed themselves in God’s role. Eliezer has decided that the Nazis’ actions mean that God is not present in the concentration camps, and thus praying to him is foolish. What examples display his religions rebel for his faith in his GOD? ( at least 5 complete sentences)

An example of Eliezer's diminishing faith is "Who are you, my god, compared to this afflicted crowd, proclaiming You to their faith, thier anger, their revolt? what oes you greatness mean, lord of the universe, in the face of all this weekness, this decomposition, and this decay? Why do You still trouble thier minds, their crippled bodies?" (pg. 63)

2. Eliezer has been separated from his father to work in the building unit. He worries that his father will not pass the selection and he may never see his father again. In this section how is the relationship between him and his father? Has it changed? How can you relate to his relationship? Is there someone in your life and that you have a similar relationship where you depend on one another and the person will sacrifice anything for you? Tell me your relationship. ( 8 sentences)

In this section Elie & his father have a good relationship, despite them being in separate blocks. I have a similar relation ship with my mother. We do depend on each other for different things. I love her & i know that she would sacrifice anything for me, including her life. My relationship with my mother is very special. She is not only my mother, but she is my best friend and the one person i can tell anything.

3. Elie escapes death on so many occasions. Tell me in DETAIL incidents where he has manage to escape death. give me the page number as well. Why or how do you think he has? Do you think it is fate or maybe just luck, explain your thoughts. (5 sentences)
Elie escapes death every time there is a selection. In this chapter, they make the Jews run to see if they were weak. If they were, they got there number written down. Elie ran fast and his number wasn't written down. (pg.68)


4. pick out 3 new voc words define, sentences and picture

Rosh Hashanah- a Jewish high holy day that marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year. The family came together to celebrate Rosh Hashanah.



atonement- satisfaction or reparation for a wrong or injury; amends. When he had an argument with his girlfriend, he brought her flowers as his atonement to make up.


Talmud- the collection of Jewish law and tradition consisting of the Mishnah and the Gemara and being either the edition produced in Palestine a.d. c400 or the larger, more important one produced in Babylonia a.d. c500. The young student memorized whole pages of the Talmud.






Part 2 :

1. How was the day different of any other? (Rosh Hashanah)
It as different because it was the end of a New Year.

2. Find 3 examples that show that elie’s faith is questioned.
Elie questions his faith when everyone is praying "but why should I bless Him?... because He had thousands of children burned is His pits? Because He kept six crematories working night and day, on Sundays and feast days?"(pg. 64)

3. How was the solemn service?
The prayer service was very awkward to read. Elie seems so confuse and angry ant the same time. It seems like he is just stuck and he doesn't know what to think.

4. What was Yom Kipper?
Yom Kipper is the Day of Atonement. They are supposed to fast.

5. Why does Elie not fast?
Elie feels like if he fasts then he would surely die faster.

6. Why do you think he has a feeling of great void?
Elie feels a great void because he didn't fast. When they fast they are doing it for God. Elie feels like he did something wrong.

7. Where was elie transferred to? what was his new job?

8. What do the SS man do when they found a weak one?
They wrote down the numbers of the weak Jews.

9. Describe what selection is like?
During this selection, they had to run before the SS officers.It is very scary for them, not knowing if they are going to be written down or not.

10. Who was Dr. Mengele?
Dr. Mengele was the one writing down the numbers of the weak ones.

11. Why was his dad in panic?
His dad twas written down and kept behind at the camp for another selection.

12. What was the inheritance? Why would he need those things?
The inheritance ids a knife and a spoon. Elie could probably sell them if he ever escapes for some money if they were silver or something.

13. Did his dad live? Who was not so lucky with the selection?
His dad did live, but Akiba Drumer was a victim of the selection.

14. What is going on with his foot?
His foot was swelling because of the cold.

15. What journey were they going to go on?
They were being evacuated because the front was moving closer.

16. Why do they wash/clean their area before leaving?
They clean before they live because they SS wanted the liberating army to "realize that men were living here and not pigs.

17. Based upon this chapter, how can you describe elie's dad, his attitude, and his relationship with his son? examples
Elie and his father have a good relationship in this chapter, and his father is willing to sacrifice anything for his son. An example is when he gives him the knife and spoon.

18. Eliezer’s foot swells up, and he undergoes an operation. While he is in the hospital recovering, the rumor of the approaching Russian army gives him new hope. Tell me who he meets in the hospital, what happens, and why did he not stay in the hospital to heal?
He meets a man in the hospital. He doesn't stay in the hospital because his neighbor told him that all the invalids would be killed.

ch. 3 vocab

1. Petrified- to benumb or paralyze with astonishment, horror, or other strong emotion. The young girl was petrified because she thought she saw a monster in her closet.


2. existence- to have actual being; be. After witnessing the murder, he questioned the existence of God.


3. Monocle- an eyeglass for one eye. the crazy old professor was wearing a monocle when we entered the study.


4. Crematory- a place where cremation takes place. May also refer to. He got hired to run the local crematory for a summer job.


5. Agony- extreme and generally prolonged pain; intense physical or mental suffering. After the bad news, the agony in her mother's face was visible.


6. Humanity- all human beings collectively; the human race; humankind.
We all lost faith in humanity.


7. Convulsively- of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms.
The girl move convulsively during her seizure.


8. Wreaths- a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose. At the wedding there were beautiful heart shaped wreaths made of roses.



9. Nocturnal- done, occurring, or coming at night. The owl is a fierce octurnal predator.


10. Bestial- without reason or intelligence; brutal; inhuman. The guards beat them in a bestial manner.



11. Threshold- any place or point of entering or beginning. We were on the threshold of a world war.


12. Lucidity- easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible. The young girl was educated and spoke with lucidity.



13. Oblivion- the state of being completely forgotten or unknown. The orphan felt he was in a world of oblivion.


14. Harangued- a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack. The drill sergeant harangued the newcomers.


15. Convalescent- Gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury. her grandmother was sent to a convalescent home.


16. Colic- paroxysmal pain in the abdomen or bowels.
The children were suffering from colic.


17. Clout- a blow, esp. with the hand. The man gave the rude boy a clout in the face.



18. reverie- a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing. During history I got lost in a state of reverie.


19. Compulsory- required; mandatory; obligatory. The ten-dollar fee to enter the concert was compulsory.


20. disperse- to drive or send off in various directions; scatter. When it began to rain, the crowd at the baseball game quickly dispersed.