Night Questions on Chapter 7
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Which chapter and page in "Night" does the son kill his father?
The tragic incident of a son killing his father for a piece of bread in "Night" occurs towards the end of Chapter 7, on page 96 in some versions of the text. This happens during a grueling journey to...
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In chapter 7 of Night, how many prisoners exited the wagon and where did they arrive?
In Chapter 7 of "Night", despite initially having over a hundred prisoners in the wagon, only twelve survived the horrific journey to Buchenwald. The prisoners endured severe conditions, including...
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What are some examples of simile and metaphor from chapters 4-9 in Elie Wiesel's Night?
In chapters 4-9 of Night, Elie Wiesel uses similes and metaphors to convey intense emotions and experiences. Examples include comparing his weakening father to "a wounded animal" and describing his...
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How does Elie describe the man after the air raid in Night?
Elie describes a desperate prisoner who, during an air raid, crawls like a snake towards two unguarded cauldrons of soup. Despite knowing the risk, the man is envied by others for his courage. Elie...
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Train Destinations in "Night"
In Night, the trains transported Elie Wiesel and other Jewish prisoners primarily to Auschwitz, a notorious Nazi concentration and extermination camp. From there, they were later moved to other...
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On which page do two men attempt to throw Elie's father off the carriage?
The incident where two men attempt to throw Elie's father off the carriage occurs in Chapter Seven, around page 70. During a harrowing train journey, Jews are instructed to discard the dead from the...
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What physical and emotional changes do the prisoners, including Wiesel and his father, undergo during their final...
In their final months, Wiesel and his fellow prisoners undergo profound physical and emotional changes. Initially, they struggle to adapt, maintaining some familial bonds and spiritual reflections....
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In Night, who was almost thrown off the train because they appeared dead?
Eliezer's father was almost thrown off the train because he appeared dead due to extreme weakness and immobility from months of abuse and deprivation. When the train stopped, prisoners were ordered...
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How does the language differ between chapters 1-5 and 6-9 in Night?
Elie's language changes from positive to negative when the prisoners are transported from Buna to Buchenwald.