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Short Story: "The Pit and the Pendulum" by Edgar Allan Poe

Question 8 • ARC English 10 Semester 2 CR/Summer

The following question refers to Night by Elie Wiesel. How does Wiesel react when his father is slapped by the Gypsy?

Answer
A
He cries quietly.
B
He hits the Gypsy.
C
He does nothing.
D
He kisses his father.

Explanation

When the Gypsy slaps his father, Wiesel is stunned and afraid, so he does not intervene. He later feels ashamed that he stood by without helping. The correct choice is “He does nothing.”

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