Night Chapter 1 Flashcard

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Who is Moishe the Beadle?

Back

Moishe the Beadle is a poor, jack-of-all-trades character in the beginning of the novel, described as awkward as a clown.

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How were Elie and his family transported to their unknown destination?

Back

Elie and his family were transported in cattle cars.

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Why did the people of Sighet remain unconcerned about the Gestapo?

Back

They believed that Hitler was not powerful enough to exterminate an entire population of people.

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What is the setting of the narrative at the beginning?

Back

The setting is Sighet in the year 1941.

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What was one edict that the people of Sighet did NOT have to abide by?

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Jews could no longer sing or chant.

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What does the yellow star symbolize in the context of the novel?

Back

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

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What is the significance of the year 1941 in the novel?

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1941 marks the beginning of the Holocaust and the increasing persecution of Jews in Europe.

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How does Eliezer's faith change throughout the story?

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Eliezer's faith is challenged by the horrors he witnesses, leading to a struggle with belief in God.

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What role does the community play in the lives of the characters in Night?

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The community initially provides a sense of security and normalcy, but later becomes a source of isolation and fear.

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What is the importance of the character of Moishe the Beadle?

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Moishe serves as a warning to the community about the dangers they face, but his warnings are ignored.