Question

why did elie have to go to the dentist? *
because he had a toothache
someone punched out a few of his teeth
the dentist wanted his gold crown
the dentist wanted to torture elie

why does elie compare himself to \a famished stomach\ on page 52? *
he feels his life is meaningless.
he loves the food they give them.
he thinks that he should become a chef.
he is starving.

why did elie try to teach his father how to march correctly? *
so that he could look good in front of the other prisoners
so that he could be promoted to a different job
so that they could move to a different camp
so that their boss would stop beating him

Explanation:

• In Night by Elie Wiesel, the dentist wanted Elie's gold crown, which was a common practice in the concentration camps to take valuables from prisoners.
• When Elie compares himself to "a famished stomach", it is because he is starving. In the harsh conditions of the concentration camp, food was scarce.
• Elie tried to teach his father how to march correctly so that their boss would stop beating him. In the camp, strict discipline was enforced, and incorrect marching could lead to punishment.

Answer:

• The dentist wanted his gold crown.
• He is starving.
• So that their boss would stop beating him.