Night Chapters 1-3 Flashcard

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How is Moishe the Beadle described at the beginning of the novel?

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Moishe the Beadle is described as poor, a jack-of-all-trades, and awkward as a clown.

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What was the general attitude of the people of Sighet towards the approaching Gestapo?

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The people of Sighet remained unconcerned because they believed that Hitler was not powerful enough to exterminate an entire population.

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What restrictions were placed on the Jews in Sighet before they were forced into ghettos?

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The Jews in Sighet were forced to follow decrees that limited their freedom.

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What advice did the veteran inmate give to Elie and his father regarding their age?

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The veteran inmate advised Elie and his father to lie about their age to the SS officer.

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What vision does Mrs. Schachter repeatedly claim to see during the journey?

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Mrs. Schachter repeatedly claims to see fire.

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What is the significance of ghettos in the context of the novel?

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Ghettos represent the forced segregation and confinement of Jews, stripping them of their rights and freedoms.

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How does the community's disbelief in the threat of the Nazis reflect human psychology?

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The community's disbelief reflects a common psychological response to denial and the inability to accept the reality of impending danger.

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What role does Moishe the Beadle play in foreshadowing events in the novel?

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Moishe the Beadle's warnings about the Nazis foreshadow the tragic events that will unfold, highlighting the theme of ignored warnings.

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What does the advice to lie about age reveal about the situation of the Jews?

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The advice to lie about age reveals the desperate measures Jews had to take to survive in a life-threatening situation.

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How does Mrs. Schachter's vision of fire symbolize the fate of the Jews?

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Mrs. Schachter's vision of fire symbolizes the destruction and death that awaits the Jews in the concentration camps.