Night Chapters 1-4 Flashcard

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What is the Kaddish?

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The Kaddish is a Jewish prayer traditionally recited in memory of the dead.

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Did Elie and his father recite the Kaddish for themselves?

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True

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What does the evacuation of the ghetto signify in the story?

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It signifies the beginning of the deportation and the loss of freedom for the Jewish community.

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What is a key detail about the evacuation scene?

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Many items were left abandoned in the street.

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Who found the teacher for Elie?

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Elie found the teacher himself.

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What does Elie witness that causes him to lose faith in God?

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He witnesses the flames in the furnace.

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What type of literary device is used in the phrase 'Everywhere rooms lay open…An open tomb.'?

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It is a metaphor.

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What is the significance of Elie's loss of faith?

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It reflects the struggle of maintaining belief in God amidst suffering and horror.

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What role does Moshe the Beadle play in Elie's life?

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Moshe the Beadle is Elie's mentor who tries to warn the community about the dangers they face.

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

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A ghetto is a part of a city where a minority group is forced to live, often in poor conditions.