Elie Wiesel "Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize"

In his "Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize," Elie Wiesel states that receiving the prize "both frightens and pleases me." Why does he feel frightened?

• He believes that the honor should go to all Jewish people.

• He thinks that the other activist are more deserving of the honor.

• He believes that he does not have the right to represent or speak for the dead.

• He worries that the honor will be forgotten, along with the horrors his people survived.

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When Elie Wiesel refers to "the kingdom of night" in his "Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize," what is he describing?

• the unforgiving rule of the Middle Ages

• the persecution of the Jews during the Holocaust

• the incidence of injustice and suffering around the globe

• the ongoing conflict between the Palestinians and the Israelis

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According to his "Acceptance Speech for the Novel Peace Prize," what motivated Wiesel to speak out for the oppressed and victimized?

• the realization that the world knew about the horrors of the Holocaust but said nothing

• the understanding that neutrality always supports the victim, not the oppressor

• a desire to encourage people to become activists to eliminate injustice

• a desire to teach people to appreciate each moment of the freedom they have

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Which symptoms are most likely to appear in a person who has been traumatized?

• anxiety and racing heartbeat

• pain in the hands or feet

• loss of hearing

• swollen joints

Which event would most likely cause humiliation at a public event?

• receiving an unexpected award

• tripping on the way to the stage

• presenting a five-minute speech

• shaking hands with a new arrival

If an article states that members of a certain group are persecuted, what does the article mean?

• They are tried for their crimes

• They are granted independence

• They are treated unfairly

• They are brainwashed by the government

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As expressed in his speech, what is Wiesel's attitude toward the Palestinians? (paragraph 10)

• He thinks that they should be more understanding of oppressed people

• He thinks they are too indifferent to the fate of those around them

• He sympathizes with them but disapproves of their violent tactics

• He wishes that they would follow the path of Nelson Mandela

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Wiesel kept silent at first about his experiences during the Holocaust in part because he:

• Feared punishment from Nazi leaders

• Was ashamed of his family's actions

• Felt guilty for surviving when so many had died

• Doubted the public was interested in the subject

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Which quote best describes Wiesel's sense of responsibility as a Holocaust survivor?

• "Peace is our gift to each other"

• "Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."

• "The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference."

• "Even in darkness, it is possible to create light."

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From what point-of-view is the speech written?

• Third-person omniscient

• First person point-of-vew

• Second person point-of-ivew

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