Night Chapters 1-3

Front

Why were the Germans kind and peaceful toward the Jews when they first entered Sighet?

Back

They wanted to gain trust so the Jews would let their guard down

Front

Which of the following was not an edict (or new rule) the Jewish people were forced to follow?
- Jews could not own any weaponry
- All Jews to be in homes by 6 p.m.
- Jews were not to travel by train or go to restaurants
- Jews had to wear the yellow star of David to identify themselves

Back

Jews could not own any weaponry

Front

Which of the following best describes Moishe's relationship with Elie?

Back

Moishe is Elie's religious mentor

Front

When Elie's father is pulled into a meeting about the future of the Jews, he compares the atmosphere of those waiting to hear their fate to that of a surgical waiting room. What tone does this create?

Back

Tense and anxious

Front

Which of the following from chapter one least portrays the theme of dehumanization?

• Jews were randomly beaten as they were forced out of their homes and onto the streets.
• Jews were deprived of water and food for hours during transports.
• Jews were forced to use the restroom in corners of the synagogue because they were prohibited from going outside.
• Jews were required to house the Germans when they appeared in town.

Back

Jews were required to house the Germans when they appeared in town.

Front

Mrs. Schacter's visions of fire during the transport in the cattle car.

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

While packed in the cattle car, starving and dehydrated, the otherwise kind Jews gladly beat Mrs. Schacter into silence. What theme is most closely portrayed here?

Back

Being treated as less than human may cause a person to act inhumane

Front

What did Madame Schachter see in her vision?

Back

She saw a fire - a furnace with huge flames.

Front

What did the Jews in the train car discover when they looked out the window?

Back

They saw flames gushing out of a tall chimney into the sky.

Front

Which notorious SS officer did they meet at the concentration camp?

Back

Dr. Mengele