University:
Cambridge College
Course:
LIT 315 | American Literature
Academic year:

2023
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406

Pages:

1
Author:

Kamren Floyd

Name_______Kamren Floyd_________ Date ____2023_____ Block ________ Night Questions Chapter 6 1. As the prisoners ran through the night, what orders were the S.S. guards under? The S.S. guards were under orders to keep the prisoners moving without stopping, regardless of their exhaustion or condition 2. Although Elie felt that he could have easily given up and died, why did he run on? Despite feeling that he could have easily given up and died, Elie ran on because he was determined to survive and stay with his father. He knew that giving up meant certain death 3. Some time later, Elie was awakened by his father. Why would he not let Elie sleep? Elie's father would not let him sleep because they were in danger of being trampled by other prisoners who were running in the darkness. He wanted to ensure their safety 4. What agreement did Elie and his father reach? Elie and his father agreed to stick together and support each other no matter what happened. They promised to never abandon each other 5. The second night’s march is different from the first in what ways? The second night's march was different from the first because it was even more chaotic and exhausting. Many prisoners were weak and close to collapse, and there was more confusion and desperation among the group 6. When the prisoners finally reached their destination of Gleiwitz, a new danger rose. What was it? The new danger that arose when the prisoners reached Gleiwitz was the threat of being selected for the gas chambers. They were forced to endure a selection process where those deemed unfit for work were sent to their deaths 7. After three days, what happened? After three days, the prisoners were finally loaded onto trains and transported to another camp 8. How did some of the prisoners try to distance themselves from the grim reality of their existence? Some of the prisoners tried to distance themselves from the grim reality of their existence by focusing on small comforts or distractions, such as stealing food, engaging in petty quarrels, or losing themselves in their thoughts. These actions provided temporary relief from their suffering and allowed them to momentarily forget the horrors of their situation