Night Ch 1&2

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

• Moishe is Elie's friend

• Moishe is Elie's religious mentor

• Moishe is a local Jewish police officer

• Moishe is a friend of Elie's father's

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After being deported and nearly killed by the Germans, how does Moishe the Beedle's character change? (select all that apply)

• He no longer speaks of God or his faith

• He is happier than ever to have survived

• He is quieter and more withdrawn

• He refuses to speak to Elie anymore

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The people of Sighet repeatedly refuse to believe that they could be harmed by Hitler's regime. This shows the characters are:

• Uneducated

• Angry

• Optimistic

• In denial

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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?

• Pleasant and cheery

• Tense and anxious

• Chaotic and unstable

• Depressing and dark

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

• They were genuinely good people

• They were bribing the Jews for their gold and jewelry

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

• They wanted to have a place to stay

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

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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

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The entire time the Jews are in the cattle car being transported, Mrs. Schacter keeps screaming there is a fire. When they arrive, there are flames and black smoke coming from a chimney. Mrs. Schacter's visions are an example of:

• Hyberbole

• Foreshadowing

• Allusion

• Understatement

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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?

• Violence is never the answer

• Desperate times call for desperate measures

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

• Anger is the dominant emotion of most people

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In Chapter 2, Elie compares his current world to the airtight, sealed cattle wagon he is currently stuck in. Based on this, one could infer that Elie feels:

• trapped

• afraid

• disgusted

• hungry

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