Exploring Chapter 1 of Night

What is the primary setting of Chapter 1 in "Night"?

• Auschwitz

• Sighet

• Buchenwald

• Birkenau

Which character tries to warn the Jews of Sighet about the impending danger?

• Eliezer

• Moishe the Beadle

• Shlomo

• Madame Schächter

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Describe the initial attitude of the Jewish community in Sighet towards the warnings of danger.

Select 2

• They are fearful and take immediate action.

• They are skeptical and dismissive.

• They are hopeful and optimistic.

• They are angry and confrontational.

1. What is the significance of the events in this passage?

2. What theme does this passage highlight?

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What is the reaction of the Jewish community when they are first confined to the ghetto?

*Look at the bottom of pg. 11, top of pg. 12

• They are relieved to be among themselves.

• They are terrified and try to escape.

• They are angry and protest.

• They are indifferent and continue with life as usual.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What themes are introduced in Chapter 1 of "Night"?

Select all that apply

• Deception & Self-Deception

• Loss of Innocence

• Loss of Identity

• Dangers of Denial

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Underline words/phrases that suggest the mood of this passage.

How does the behavior of the German soldiers affect the mood or atmosphere in the town?

Underline words/phrases that suggest the mood of this passage.

Why was this change in mood or atmosphere (from calm and polite to violent) so effective in allowing the German soldiers to take over the town?

Deception—especially self-deception—is a powerful force in Night. Self-deception has two primary results: boosting morale and hope, but also deluding the Jews and leaving them vulnerable.

What does Elie mean when he says the ghetto "was ruled by delusion"?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Significance of the Title: Why do you think the book is titled "Night"? What might this signify in the context of Chapter 1?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9