Night Chapters 1-3 Flashcard

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What is the setting at the beginning of the narrative in 'Night'?

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Sighet, 1941

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What is the name of the third camp Elie and his family move into?

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Buna

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What action does the German officer take upon arrival in Sighet?

Back

He takes any gold, silver, or watches from them.

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How is Moishe the Beadle described at the beginning of 'Night'?

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He is described as poor, a jack-of-all-trades, and awkward as a clown.

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Who is the author of 'Night'?

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Elie Wiesel

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What historical event is the backdrop of 'Night'?

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The Holocaust during World War II.

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What role did the Hungarian police play in the early chapters of 'Night'?

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They were in charge of the Jewish community before the German army took over.

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What does the character of Moishe the Beadle represent in the story?

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He represents the voice of warning and the ignored truth about the impending danger.

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What is the significance of the year 1941 in 'Night'?

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It marks the beginning of the Jewish persecution in Sighet.

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What does the term 'Buna' refer to in the context of 'Night'?

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Buna is the name of the concentration camp where Elie and his father are taken.