What dangers did Elie face while in the hospital? Would a surgeon today complete Elie’s surgery without anesthetic?

What does Wiesel mean when he says that hopeful rumors were sometimes “an injection of morphine?” (p. 76) Do you agree?

Why does Elie decide to leave the hospital and evacuate with the other prisoners? Do you think this was the right choice? What do you think will be the consequences of Elie leaving the hospital before his foot is fully healed?

What are some examples of the figurative language (similes, metaphors)?

What kind of journey do you think Elie and the prisoners will be making now?

What was the point of cleaning out the block? Do you agree with the head of the block?
Predict what will happen next.

Elie and his fellow prisoners were forced to run for at least 45 miles – that’s almost two marathons! Explain the injustice of this treatment.

How do Elie and his father save each other on the death march? How is this an example of courage and respect for all?

Elie prays for the first time in a long time in this section. What does he pray for and why is this significant?

Why, after surviving the horrible march, do you think people killed each other by crushing each other as they slept?

What is the symbolism behind Juliek playing his violin in the night before he dies?

From the Nazi’s point of view, what was the purpose of this forced march? Why didn’t they just leave the Jews at Buna or Gleiwitz or along the side of the road?