This question seems incomplete. I believe this is the full question:
Pressed tightly against one another, in an effort to resist the cold, our heads empty and heavy, our brains a whirlwind of decaying memories. Our minds numb with indifference. Here or elsewhere, what did it matter? Die today or tomorrow, or later? The night was growing longer, never-ending.
-Night
Elie Wiesel
Which adjective best describes the atmosphere in this passage?
Which excerpt from the passage best reveals this atmosphere?
- "pressed tightly against one another"
- "Here or elsewhere, what did it matter?"
- "The night was growing longer"
How does the atmosphere help convey the author’s meaning?
- It shows he has given up.
- It shows he feels strong enough to fight.
- It shows he believes he would be saved.
The answer to the first question is passive (2nd option).
The answer to the second question is "Here or elsewhere, what did it matter?" (2nd option).
The answer to the third question is It shows he has given up. (1st option).