Night Take-Home Test

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Using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Write at least one healthy paragraph for each question. Your answers should be clear and concise. When citing a page number, put the number in parentheses after what you are citing. Example: Elie was from Sighet, in Transylvannia (1). The more specific you are, the better!

1. When the Germans first came to Sighet, what rules and restrictions did they enforce upon the Jews? Name at least five.

2. Explain what happened on the cattle wagon (train) after the Jews left the ghettos. What was significant about this?

3. Explain the Germans' rationale for experimentation on their prisoners. How did Hitler convince the Germans to be against the Jews? Be sure to discuss dehumanization.

4. Religion is a major factor in the story. Explain how Elie's religious outlook changes. Give three specific examples, citing page numbers, of how Elie's faith is involved in the story.

5. How did the Germans treat their prisoners? What hardships were the Jews forced to endure? Be specific and cite page numbers.

6. Explain how Elie's relationship with his father changes. Why does he have feelings of shame and guilt about his father? Give two specific examples and cite the page numbers.