"night" ch 1-4 flashcard

Front

What were the eight words that separated Elie Wiesel’s family at the beginning of the chapter?

Back

"Men to the left! Women to the right!"

Front

Who was responsible for stealing everyone's gold teeth?

Back

Removed by a dentist from Warsaw.

Front

What terrible news did Elie's father receive from the Jewish Council?

Back

Jews were to be transported.

Front

Define foreshadowing.

Back

A hint at something that will happen later.

Front

Where were Jews in Sighet forced to live after being subjected to decrees limiting their freedom?

Back

Ghettos.

Front

What is the significance of the phrase 'Men to the left! Women to the right!' in the context of the story?

Back

It symbolizes the separation of families and the beginning of their suffering.

Front

What does the term 'ghetto' refer to in the context of the Holocaust?

Back

A section of a city where Jews were forced to live, often in overcrowded and poor conditions.

Front

Explain the role of the Jewish Council in the story.

Back

The Jewish Council was responsible for communicating Nazi orders to the Jewish community.

Front

What does the term 'decree' mean in the context of the story?

Back

An official order issued by a legal authority.

Front

How does Elie Wiesel's experience in the ghetto foreshadow future events?

Back

It highlights the increasing oppression and loss of freedom that will lead to worse conditions.