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

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• He is quieter and more withdrawn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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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