Night Chapter 1

How does the community react to Moishe's warnings about the Nazis?

• They dismiss him as a madman.

• They take his warnings seriously and prepare for danger.

• They ignore him completely and continue their daily lives.

• They report him to the authorities for spreading panic.

What does Elie want to study?

• Kabbalah, the mystical aspect of Jewish teachings.

• Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.

• Torah, the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

• Halakha, the collective body of Jewish law.

What does Elie learn about the world outside of Sighet?

• He learns about the growing danger posed by the Nazis.

• He learns that the world is at peace and safe.

• He learns that everyone in Sighet is happy and healthy.

• He learns that the war is over and people are returning home.

In what year does Elie's story begin?

• 1941

• 1939

• 1945

• 1950

What is the significance of the year 1941 in the context of Elie's story?

• It marks the beginning of the Holocaust and the deportation of Jews.

• It was the year when World War II ended.

• It was the year when the United Nations was established.

• It marks the start of the Great Depression.

Why is Moishe the Beadle deported?

• He is a foreign Jew.

• He is a political dissident.

• He is a wealthy merchant.

• He is a local leader.

What role does faith play in Elie's life at the beginning of the story?

• It is a central part of his identity and understanding of the world.

• It is a minor aspect of his life that he rarely thinks about.

• It causes him to question his beliefs and values.

• It is a source of conflict between him and his family.

How does Elie view Moishe?

• He appreciates him.

• He dislikes him.

• He is indifferent towards him.

• He fears him.

What is the significance of the term 'ghetto' in the context of the story?

• It refers to the areas where Jews were forced to live, isolated from the rest of society.

• It signifies a vibrant cultural hub for artistic expression.

• It describes a place of refuge during times of crisis.

• It indicates a neighborhood known for its economic prosperity.

What does Eliezer's family do for a living?

• They own a shop in Sighet.

• They are farmers in the countryside.

• They run a bakery in the city.

• They work as teachers in a local school.