AnswersARC English 10 Semester 2 CRSummerMemoir: From Night by Elie Wiesel

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Read the theme below and answer the question that follows. In life-threatening circumstances, the instinct to survive overcomes everything else. Which supporting detail from Night by Elie Wiesel reflects the above theme best?

A
“Dozens of inmates were there to receive us, sticks in hand, striking anywhere, anyone, without reason.”
B
“Never shall I forget those things, even were I condemned to live as long as God Himself.”
C
“A barrel of foul-smelling liquid stood by the door. Disinfection. Everybody soaked in it.”
D
“Our senses were numbed, everything was fading into a fog. We no longer clung to anything.”
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Read the selection below from Night by Elie Wiesel and answer the question that follows. Never shall I forget those flames that consumed my faith forever. Which key idea can you deduce from the excerpt above?

A
confusion
B
hopelessness
C
vengeance
D
terror
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Read the words below and answer the question that follows. danger, apathy, endurance, detachment Which theme can you create using all the key ideas above?

A
In hazardous situations, the instinct to survive overcomes everything else.
B
When danger looms, people usually fight back with great force.
C
Although a people might become detached from reality, they can still love.
D
Caring about other people is impossible when faced with terrible situations.
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Which phrase defines “muster” best?

A
to anger someone
B
to collect, gather
C
to smile, laugh
D
to run quickly
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Read the key ideas below and answer the question that follows. hopelessness, sadness Which supporting detail from Night by Elie Wiesel reflects best the key ideas listed above?

A
“Comrades, you are now in the concentration camp Auschwitz.”
B
“‘Not cry? We’re on the threshold of death. Soon, we shall be inside.’”
C
“I tried to protect myself from the blows by hiding behind others.”
D
“‘It doesn’t hurt.’ His cheek still bore the red mark of the hand.”
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The following question refers to Night by Elie Wiesel. Of the following people in the concentration camp, who behaves kindly to Wiesel and his father?

A
the Gypsy
B
the Kapos
C
Yehiel
D
Bela Katz
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Read the theme below and answer the question that follows. With adversity comes a loss of faith in oneself and in humanity. Which supporting detail from Night by Elie Wiesel reflects the above theme best?

A
“Never shall I forget those flames that consumed my faith forever.”
B
“A dozen or so Gypsies had come to join our guard.”
C
“I thought: This is what the antechamber of hell must look like.”
D
“Freed from the barbers’ clutches, we began to wander about the crowd . . . .”
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The following question refers to Night by Elie Wiesel. How does Wiesel react when his father is slapped by the Gypsy?

A
He cries quietly.
B
He hits the Gypsy.
C
He does nothing.
D
He kisses his father.
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Read the selection below from Night by Elie Wiesel and answer the question that follows. The Kapos were beating us again, but I no longer felt the pain. Which key idea can you deduce from the excerpt above?

A
anger
B
longing
C
detachment
D
embarrassment
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Which phrase defines “elude” best?

A
to escape
B
to lie
C
to shout
D
to recline

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