Night Sections 1-2

Front

What were the Jews forbidden to own?

Back

Jewelry and valuables.

Front

Why did Elie's father not want to leave Sighet?

Back

It was his home, and he was too old.

Front

How many people were forced into cattle cars?

Back

80.

Front

Who gave Elie's family a third opportunity to leave and escape before they were taken?

Back

Maria the former maid.

Front

Who tries to warn the Jews of Sighet that they are in danger of being deported?

Back

Moishe the Beadle.

Front

What is the significance of Moishe the Beadle in the story?

Back

He represents the voice of warning and the first to experience the horrors of the Holocaust.

Front

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

Back

The forced removal of Jews from their homes to concentration camps.

Front

How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve throughout the story?

Back

It strengthens as they rely on each other for support and survival.

Front

What role does fear play in the decisions made by the characters in Night?

Back

Fear often leads to inaction and denial, preventing them from escaping danger.

Front

What does the cattle car symbolize in Night?

Back

The loss of freedom and the dehumanization of the Jewish people.