For questions 1-4: 3 quotes For group 5-6: 2 quotes for each

1. For questions 1-4: 3 quotesFor group 5-6: 2 quotes for each 1. How do people survive in times of hopelessness and despair? 2. In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? 3. How is joy possible in even the most trying circumstances? 4. In what way do characters die multiple deaths in Night? 5a. How do the older/younger people respond differently to the situation? 5b. Where can we note changes in the personalities of Eli/Schlomo already? 6a. Where do we see examples of the oppressed inflicting cruelty on each other? 6b. What different views do we hear about how to view god and faith in these chapters?

2. How do the older/younger people respond differently to the situation? • Page 31 – young inmates want to attack soldiers, older inmates begged their sons not to be foolish • Page 20 – father refuses to leave ghetto when they can

3. What different views do we hear about how to view god and faith in these chapters? • Page 33 – eli is angry at his dad for praying • Page 45 – akiba drumer believes that faith is all the more important • Page 65 – eli says God is hanging from the gallows

4. Where do we see examples of the oppressed inflicting cruelty on each other? • Page 26- Mme. Schachter gets beaten for yelling “fire” on the train. • Page 40- The Gypsies attack inmates to keep them in line. • Page 30- Getting yelled at to lie about their ages. • Page 53- Idek beats Eli.

5. Where can we note changes in the personalities of Eli/Schlomo already? • Page 34- Eli’s lose of faith. • Page 33- Father ignores Eli’s suicidal escape discussion. • Page 55- Father goes from important town leader to helpless.

6. How do people survive in times of hopelessness and despair? • Page 45, Drummer speaks about God testing us, whether we are capable of overcoming. • Page 71, Faith in God will help you survive in times of hopelessness and despair. • Page 110-111, Look out for yourself, Eli considers taking his dad’s rations. • Page 41, Sticking together is the only way to survive. • People survive for something, there is always some driving force.

7. In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail? • Page 94-95, Juliek maintains his humanity through music. • Page 77, Drummer loses faith in God, cannot escape selection because of physical issues. • Page 45, Family bond breaks, so does personal strength. • Page 86-87, Eli says the only thing that kept his legs moving, was his father next to him.

8. How is joy possible in even the most trying circumstances? • Page 63, The soup tasted better after they watch a hanging. • Page 90, Eli’s father’s smile was unforgettable. • “A weed growing in the sidewalk.” • Page 95, Juliek and his violin. Even the most violent attempt at killing can be fought against.

9. In what way do characters die multiple deaths in Night? page 115, 34-Eli’s old self dies Page 71- Rabbi dies a spiritual death Page 91- family bonds die

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