Night - Part 1

Night - By Elie Weisel

Review Part 1 Chapters 1-4

The Setting

WWII was taking place

1942-1945

Europe was heavily involved

Multiple Choice

What country was violating sanctions that had been imposed on them as a result of their actions in WWI?

• France

• Austria

• Germany

• England

• Switzerland

How did the Jewish become so hated?

• intentional campaign

• propaganda

Multiple Choice

What is the name for the event that took place, targeting Jewish shops and synagogues?

• Appleplatz

• Morning Thunder

• Kristallnacht

• Auf Verdersein

The Train Ride

80 people to a cattle car

little/no water or food

no room to sit

lasted days

Multiple Choice

During the train ride, Mrs. Schacter screams, "Fire!" repeatedly, even though the cannot see any flames. This is an example of:

• Theme

• Setting

• Foreshadowing

• Conflict

• Character

Life in the Camp

• Arrived first at Auschwitz

• Later moved to Buna

• Removed clothing, hair and any valuables

• Limited food and rations

• Inhumane conditions

Multiple Choice

Elie's father is struck more than once during the first part of the novel. What is the reason he is struck the first time?

• He asks for more bread

• He doesn't know German

• He falls asleep standing up

• He asks to use the bathroom

Elie's changing beliefs

• Wanted to be a religious leader

• Begins to question his faith

• Asks how God could allow this to happen

• Does not defend his father or fight back

Multiple Choice

The Jews are alarmed that they must wear a Star of David on their sleeves early in the novel. Elie and his father say, "So what? What harm can it do?" Ultimately it leads to the death of millions of people, all of whom wore a yellow star. This is an example of_______

• Theme

• Setting

• Personifciation

• Irony

• Characterization

Open Ended

If you were asked to leave your home TODAY, and could only take a few items with you, (less than 5), what items would you take?

Poll

How would those items have benefited you if you were sent to a concentration camp?

• Very Good

• Good

• no opinion

• They would have been a burden

• They would have made me a target.