Night Ch. 1-3 Review

What does Elie’s desire to study Kabbalah despite his youth reveal about him?

• He is rebellious and wants to oppose his father’s wishes.

• He is spiritually curious and dedicated to his faith.

• He is uninterested in religion and studies only for tradition.

• He is confused and lacks direction in his beliefs.

Why is Moishe the Beadle’s story about the massacre important to the narrative?

• It creates a hopeful tone as townspeople prepare to leave.

• It highlights the theme of delusion and denial.

• It gives readers background about Moishe’s family.

• It provides comic relief during a dark time.

The community’s disbelief in Moishe’s warning most clearly develops which theme?

• Resilience in hardship

• The cost of ignorance

• Faith and redemption

• Family loyalty

Which character offers the Wiesel family a chance to escape danger?

• Moishe the Beadle

• Madame Schächter

• The synagogue leader

• Elie’s mother

What is the central purpose of Chapter 1 in the memoir?

• To introduce Elie’s inner conflict and set the stage for his transformation

• To provide historical context about World War II

• To explain the political system of Hungary

• To explore Jewish traditions in depth

How do the other prisoners first respond to Madame Schächter’s visions?

• With compassion and reassurance

• With silent confusion

• With increasing violence and anger

• With belief in her predictions

When Elie says his God was “murdered” that night, what is the deeper meaning?

• He exaggerates to emphasize emotional pain

• He is mourning the loss of faith and innocence

• He blames his religion for what happened

• He believes God was truly killed

Why does a prisoner tell Elie and his father to lie about their ages?

• To entertain the guards

• To help them avoid physical labor

• To increase their chances of survival

• To confuse the German officials

What is one way the Nazis dehumanize prisoners in Chapter 3?

• They force them to participate in drills

• They make them share life stories

• They assign them numbers instead of names

• They allow them to write letters

After arriving at Auschwitz, Elie’s tone becomes more...

• Detached, showing emotional numbness

• Hopeful, signaling faith in survival

• Angry, lashing out at others

• Curious, seeking understanding