Night Chapter 1

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the simile 'Monday passed like a small summer cloud' suggest about time?

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It suggests that time passed quickly.

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What significant news does Elie's father receive at the council meeting?

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

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Who is Moshe the Beadle?

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Moshe the Beadle is the first character introduced in 'Night' and is a foreign Jew.

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What happened to those who tried to escape the cattle cars?

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They were killed.

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Why was Moshe the Beadle deported?

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He was deported because he is a foreign Jew.

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What is the main theme of 'Night'?

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The main theme is the struggle for survival and the loss of faith in humanity.

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How does Elie Wiesel describe his feelings about the events happening in Sighet?

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He describes a sense of disbelief and denial among the Jewish community.

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What role does the setting play in 'Night'?

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The setting highlights the contrast between normal life and the horrors of the Holocaust.

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

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