Night and Perils of Indifference with lots of Commas

What is the name of Elie Wiesel’s hometown in the first two chapters of Night?

• Sighet

• Warsaw

• Paris

• Budapest

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In "The Perils of Indifference," what does the word "indifference" most nearly mean as used by Elie Wiesel?

• Hatred

• Lack of interest or concern

• Joy

• Generosity

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Which character tries to warn the Jews of Sighet about the coming danger in the first two chapters of Night?

• Madame Schächter

• Moishe the Beadle

• Elie’s father

• Juliek

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In the context of Night, what does the word "deportation" mean?

• Celebration

• Forced removal from a place

• Arrival at a new home

• Voluntary travel

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Which of the following best describes the central idea of the first two chapters of Night?

• The joy of family reunions

• The gradual loss of freedom and increasing danger for the Jewish community

• The excitement of travel

• The importance of education

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In "The Perils of Indifference," which word is closest in meaning to "apathy" as used in the speech?

• Compassion

• Indifference

• Anger

• Hope

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According to the first two chapters of Night, what is Elie’s main interest before the deportations begin?

• Sports

• Studying the Kabbalah

• Traveling

• Cooking

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In "The Perils of Indifference," what does Wiesel suggest is the consequence of indifference?

• It leads to positive change

• It allows evil to flourish

• It brings people together

• It creates happiness

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between Elie and his father in the first two chapters of Night?

• Distant but respectful

• Hostile and angry

• Indifferent and cold

• Competitive

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Which word from the first two chapters of Night is best defined as “a person who is blamed for the problems of others”?

• Scapegoat

• Prophet

• Martyr

• Benefactor

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