Night Chapters 1-3 Flashcard

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How is Moishe the Beadle described at the beginning of the novel?

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Moishe the Beadle is described as poor, a jack-of-all-trades, and awkward as a clown.

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Why did the people of Sighet remain unconcerned despite news of the Gestapo approaching?

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

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What is the name of the third new camp that Elie and his father move into at the end of chapter 3?

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The third new camp is named Buna.

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What is a synagogue?

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A synagogue is a Jewish place of worship.

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What is the setting at the beginning of the narrative?

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The setting at the beginning of the narrative is Sighet, 1941.

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What does the character of Moishe the Beadle symbolize in the story?

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Moishe the Beadle symbolizes the ignored warnings and the disbelief of the Jewish community regarding the impending danger.

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What role does denial play in the early chapters of 'Night'?

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Denial plays a significant role as the Jewish community of Sighet refuses to believe the severity of the threat posed by the Nazis.

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What is the significance of the year 1941 in the context of the story?

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

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How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve in the early chapters?

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Elie's relationship with his father evolves from one of dependence to a mutual need for support and survival.

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

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In the context of the story, a 'ghetto' refers to a section of a city where Jews were forced to live, often in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.