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he feels bad for the man that he hasn't seen his family in a very long time and therefore, Elie knows that if he tells stein the truth (his family is dead) that stein will kill himself. Elie wants to keep stein alive.

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Why did Elie Wiesel lie about his age and occupation?

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How does elies father respond when he learns that his name has been written down?

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