Grade 10 English Quiz: "Night" by Elie Wiesel
Please answer the following questions based on your reading of "Night" by Elie Wiesel. Choose the best answer for each question.
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What is the main theme of "Night"?
- A. The importance of friendship
- B. The struggle for survival amidst inhumanity
- C. The beauty of nature
- D. The joy of family gatherings
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How does Eliezer's faith change throughout the book?
- A. He becomes more religious and devoted to prayer
- B. He maintains the same faith throughout
- C. He loses his faith in God and humanity
- D. He discovers a new faith in righteousness
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What event marks the beginning of the Holocaust experiences described in "Night"?
- A. Eliezer's family celebrating a religious holiday
- B. The Nazi soldiers arriving in Sighet
- C. Eliezer's departure from Budapest
- D. The liberation of the camp
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How does Eliezer's relationship with his father evolve in the story?
- A. They become enemies due to starvation
- B. They grow closer and rely on each other for strength
- C. They become apathetic towards one another
- D. They frequently argue about their next steps
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What is the significance of the title "Night"?
- A. It symbolizes the end of a beautiful day
- B. It represents the darkness of despair and loss
- C. It refers to a particular night of celebration
- D. It indicates a time of rest and recovery
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What does Eliezer witness that profoundly impacts his understanding of humanity?
- A. A group of musicians playing for the prisoners
- B. The burning of innocent children in a crematorium
- C. His father receiving a medal
- D. A soldier sharing food with the inmates
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Throughout their journey, what food symbolizes Eliezer's struggle and desperation?
- A. Bread
- B. Fish
- C. Rice
- D. Meat
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Which camp is Eliezer and his father sent to immediately after Auschwitz?
- A. Buchenwald
- B. Birkenau
- C. Gleiwitz
- D. Buna
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How does "Night" end?
- A. With Eliezer's release from the camp
- B. With the imprisonment of his father
- C. With Eliezer's father's death and Eliezer's survival
- D. With the reunification of the family
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What lesson does Eliezer emphasize about humanity in "Night"?
- A. Humans are inherently good
- B. The capacity for cruelty exists within everyone
- C. People must always forgive
- D. Individuals should turn away from suffering
Please choose one answer for each question and check your understanding of the profound themes and events portrayed in "Night."