Night and Maus Study Guide

This story is about Eli Wiesel surviving Auschwitz and focuses on the Selection day.

• Night

• Maus

• The Odyssey

• Harry Potter

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This story is a graphic novel about Jews at the start of the holocaust. The people are portrayed by mice and cats.

• Night

• Maus

• The Odyssey

• Harry Potter

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What was Eli's "inheritance" from his father in Night?

• A fork and spoon

• A pair of socks

• A piece of bread

• A spoon and a knife

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In Maus, which side is considered to be the "bad" side during selection?

• The right

• The left

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Why were Fela and her children sent to the left in Maus?

• Her children were sick

• Fela was sick

• Four children was too many according to the Nazis

• The Nazis hated her specifically

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Which story included more than one person's account of the Holocaust?

• Night

• Maus

Answer explanation

Maus included the old mouse's story and the lady mouse's story

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Why does Eli not complain about the hard work after selection?

• He and his father are working together now.

• He gets to have an ice cream party.

• Working means that he was not chosen for selection.

• He is not happy because those selected got to meet Shrek the ogre.

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Maus is mostly told through...

• A photo

• A flashback

• Two people arguing

• An important educational lecture.

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What is the main similarity between Night and Maus?

• Both are fictional.

• Both use flashbacks.

• Both are about the Holocaust and people's experiences.

• Both persuade the audience that not all Nazis were bad.

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What was the author's purpose for writing Night?

• To entertain the audience with a funny story.

• Provide facts about the war.

• Inform readers about his experience in the Holocaust.

• Tell readers about the power of prayer and belief.

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