Night Chapter 1 w/Vocab

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What is the significance of Passover in the context of Night Chapter 1?

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Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt, symbolizing freedom and the hope for liberation. In Night, it contrasts with the impending doom faced by the Jewish community.

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Who is Moishe the Beadle and what role does he play in Night Chapter 1?

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Moishe the Beadle is a poor Jewish man in Sighet who becomes a warning figure after escaping from a concentration camp. His experiences highlight the disbelief and denial of the community.

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Define 'Retrospect'.

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To think about the past.

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How do the people of Sighet react to Moishe's warnings upon his return?

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They do not believe his stories and refuse to listen to him.

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True or False: Eliezer and his family are forced to live in a ghetto with other Jews from Sighet.

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True.

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

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A ghetto is a section of a city where a minority group is forced to live, often under harsh conditions. In Night, it refers to the area where Jews were confined before deportation.

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What does Eliezer's relationship with his father signify in Night Chapter 1?

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Eliezer's relationship with his father represents familial bonds and the importance of support and solidarity in times of crisis.

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What is the mood of the Jewish community in Sighet at the beginning of Night?

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The mood is one of denial and disbelief regarding the threats posed by the Nazis.

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Explain the concept of denial as it relates to the events in Night Chapter 1.

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Denial is the refusal to accept reality or facts. In Night, the Jewish community's denial of the danger they face leads to their tragic fate.

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What does the phrase 'never shall I forget' signify in Night?

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This phrase emphasizes the deep emotional impact of traumatic experiences that Eliezer vows to remember for the rest of his life.