According to the author, it is difficult for people to comprehend what when on at Auschwitz because

the events are so terrible that readers have never experienced anything similar. <-----

the events happened long ago and have been forgotten.

the survivors and their families have refused to tell their stories.

the truth about the events has been covered up.

Early in the memoir, the author recalls Mrs. Schächter’s frightening vision of fire, which foreshadows

the death in the camp of Mr. Schäcther.

the years of misery Eliezer will endure in the camps.

the long-awaited defeat of Hitler by the Allies.

the furnaces at the camps where many Jews will die. <-----

Why does Elie Wiesel write Night?

He writes it so he doesn’t forget.

He writes it for his own children.

He writes it to bear witness and to tell a story that must be told.<-----

He writes it because he promised his father he would do so.

Early in the book, the author says, “We realized then that we were not staying in Hungary. Our eyes opened. Too late.” The phrase “Our eyes opened” communicates

their recognition that what Moishe had said was true.<-----
their realization that they did not have the strength to save themselves.

their surprise at finding themselves in a totally new place.

their ability to see better in the dim light.

During the march to Buchenwald, the Rabbi’s son abandons his father because he

has lost his faith in God but does not want his father to know.
thinks his father’s chances of survival will be better if he leaves.
is tired of the burden of caring for his father. <-----
loses his father in the crowds of marching prisoners.

How are Eliezer and the Rabbi’s son who abandons his father on the way to Buchenwald similar?

They do not respond when their fathers need them.<---------

They are unable to abandon their fathers.

They regret their feelings of resentment toward their fathers.

They grow up to write famous books about the Holocaust.

I agree with your first four answers.

I don't know about the last two. It's been a long time since I read this book.

That's okay!

Thank you for you help Ms. Sue.
I appreciate it :)

You're welcome, JJ.

To understand why Elie Wiesel writes Night, one can infer the answer by analyzing the given options. "He writes it so he doesn't forget" suggests that Wiesel wants to preserve his memories and ensure they are not lost over time. "He writes it for his own children" indicates that he wants to share his experiences with future generations, particularly his own family. "He writes it to bear witness and to tell a story that must be told" implies that Wiesel feels a moral obligation to document and share the atrocities he witnessed during the Holocaust. Lastly, "He writes it because he promised his father he would do so" suggests a personal commitment and promise to his father. Among these options, the most appropriate answer is "He writes it to bear witness and to tell a story that must be told."