Chapter 1

What does Elie want to study?

• Christianity

• The Kabbala

• The Bible

• Law

Why was Moishe the Beadle expelled?

• He was a thief

• He was a foreigner

• His religious teachings

• He was a fugitive

Why is Moishe the Beadle able to escape?

• He begged for his life

• He snuck out unseen

• They wanted him to go back and warn the others

• He had a wounded leg and was taken for dead

How do people treat Moishe once he returns?

• They eagerly listen to his stories and ask him for advice

• They welcome him into their homes

• They do not believe his stories and they refuse to listen to him

• They take pity on him and serve him food

Throughout the first chapter, what is the general feeling of the Jews of Sighet?

• They seem worried about the war

• They do not seem to think the war is a threat

• They seem happy about the war

• They sense that they are in danger

True or false: The people of Sighet do not seem to enjoy Passover.

• True

• False

True or False: After Passover, Eliezer's father learns that the German Soldiers will leave the town.

• True

• False

True or False: Eliezer and his family are forced to live in a ghetto with other Jews from Sighet.

• True

• False

True or False: A family friend, a Hungarian police officer, tried to warn Eliezer and his family about impending danger.

• True

• False

True or False: At the end of the chapter, Eliezer and his family get to stay in the ghetto.

• True

• False