night chapter 1

Which of these quotes best describes how Elie's father felt about being forced to wear the yellow star when the Germans first invaded their town?

• "First you must study the basic subjects, those you are able to comprehend."

• "If you wish, go there. I shall stay here with your mother and the little one..."

• "I'll return as soon as possible. I'll tell you everything. Wait for me."

• "The yellow star? So what? It's not lethal..."

What was Moishe's purpose in telling the people of Sighet his experience in Galicia?

• to warn them for what's to come

• to laugh

• to get attention

• to scare them

What happened to Moishe?

• He left for vacation.

• All foreign Jews were expelled from Sighet.

• He went on a date.

• He wanted to see for himself what was happening to the foreign Jews, so he followed the train.

What did Mrs. Schachter, the "crazy lady" in the cattle car, claim that she saw?

• water

• fire

• animals

• mountains

Who is Moishe the Beadle?

• A butler who worked for the Wiesels

• A mentor to Elie

• Their next-door neighbor

• The town leader

How did Moishe change from what he experienced in Galicia?

• He had no more joy.

• He ceased religious expression.

• He no longer sang.

• All of the above.

How many sisters does Elie have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was Elie's relationship like with his father in Ch. 1?

• Loving but distant

• Loving and affectionate

• Bitter and hateful

• Non-existent

When they got out of the cattle car, what did they smell?

• Flowers

• eucalyptus

• burning flesh

• acetone

What does Elie want to study?

• Moishe the Beadle

• Kabbalah

• Maimonides

• Harry Potter