Night Chapter 1 & 2

Front

Who is Moshe the Beadle?

Back

A poor, humble man who tries to warn the town of the bad things to come. He is also a foreigner of Sighet and a friend of Elie's who helps him study the Jewish faith.

Front

How old is Elie Wiesel at the beginning of Night?

Back

12 years old.

Front

What is the final destination of the train in Night?

Back

Auschwitz (Birkenau).

Front

How did the Jews of Sighet know things were changing for the worse?

Back

They observed community leaders being arrested, Jewish valuables being confiscated, and all Jews being required to wear the yellow star.

Front

What do the prisoners see when they arrive at the camp?

Back

They see the chimneys with enormous furnaces.

Front

What does the yellow star symbolize in Night?

Back

The yellow star symbolizes the identification and segregation of Jews during the Holocaust.

Front

What role does Elie Wiesel's faith play in the early chapters of Night?

Back

Elie's faith is a central part of his identity, and he struggles with it as he witnesses the atrocities around him.

Front

What is the significance of the train journey in Night?

Back

The train journey represents the loss of freedom and the beginning of the Jews' horrific experiences during the Holocaust.

Front

How does the community of Sighet initially react to the warnings about the Nazis?

Back

The community is in denial and does not believe the warnings, thinking that the situation will improve.

Front

What does Moshe the Beadle try to convey to the people of Sighet?

Back

He tries to warn them about the impending danger and the atrocities that are to come.