Night - Chapter 1

Front

What was Elie's relationship like with his father in Ch. 1?

Back

Loving but distant.

Front

How old is Elie when the story begins?

Back

12 years old.

Front

What news does Elie's father receive at the late-night council meeting?

Back

The Jews of Sighet will be deported in the morning to an unknown destination.

Front

Who tried to convince the Wiesel's to escape to their home?

Back

Maria the maid.

Front

Why is Moishe the Beadle deported?

Back

He is a foreign Jew.

Front

What is the significance of the late-night council meeting in Ch. 1?

Back

It reveals the impending danger faced by the Jewish community.

Front

Describe the setting of Sighet in Ch. 1.

Back

Sighet is a small town in Transylvania, where the Jewish community is initially unaware of the coming horrors.

Front

What role does Moishe the Beadle play in the story?

Back

He serves as a warning to the community about the dangers they face.

Front

How does Elie's faith change throughout the chapter?

Back

Elie's faith is strong at the beginning but begins to waver as he faces the reality of their situation.

Front

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

Back

Deportation refers to the forced removal of Jews from their homes to concentration camps.