Understanding "Night" by Elie Wiesel: Chapters 1-3

What 2 themes are most prevalent in the first three chapters of "Night"?

• The importance of family

• The loss of innocence

• The power of silence

• The struggle for identity

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How does Elie's relationship with his father change in the first three chapters?

• It becomes strained and distant.

• It remains unchanged.

• It becomes closer and more reliant on each other.

• It becomes competitive.

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What does fire symbolize in the first three chapters of "Night"?

• Hope and guidance

• Destruction and fear

• Rebirth and renewal

• Knowledge and enlightenment

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How does Eliezer's faith change in the first three chapters?

• It strengthens.

• It remains unchanged.

• It begins to waver.

• It is completely lost.

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What role does foreshadowing play in the early chapters of "Night"?

• It hints at the eventual escape of the Jews.

• It suggests the impending doom of the Jewish community.

• It indicates the possibility of liberation by the Allies.

• It shows the resilience of the human spirit.

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How is the theme of dehumanization and loss of identity portrayed in the first three chapters?

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• Through the loss of personal belongings

• Through the assignment of numbers instead of names

• Through being forced from their homes into Ghettos

• Through the separation of families

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What does the word "night" symbolize in the title and the first three chapters?

• The end of a long journey

• Darkness and the loss of faith

• Safety and protection

• The passage of time

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How does the use of first-person narrative impact the reader's understanding of events?

• It makes the events feel less significant.

• It provides an objective view of the events.

• It creates a deeper emotional connection with Eliezer.

• It confuses the timeline of events.

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How is irony used in the depiction of the Jewish community's disbelief in the face of warnings?

• It shows their unwavering faith in humanity.

• It highlights their knowledge of historical events.

• It underscores their trust in the authorities.

• It emphasizes their naivety and denial of reality.

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What effect does the use of vivid imagery have on the reader's perception of the events in the first three chapters?

• It distances the reader from the harsh realities faced by the characters.

• It creates a sense of disbelief about the events described.

• It enhances the emotional impact and helps the reader visualize the scenes.

• It lightens the overall tone of the narrative.

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