Night Chapter 1 Questions

What role did Moishe the Beetle play in the town of Sighet?

• A merchant in the town market

• A town official

• A jack of all trades in a Hasidic house of prayer

• A teacher at the local school

What was Moishe the Beetle's warning about?

• Impending natural disasters

• Massacres and atrocities against Jews

• An upcoming festival

• Economic downturn

Why did the townspeople ignore Moishe's warnings?

• They were preparing for a holiday

• They believed he was seeking attention

• They trusted the government's reassurances

• Moishe was known to tell fantastic tales

What was the community's initial reaction to the German occupation?

• Optimism and disbelief about the danger

• Immediate acceptance of their fate

• Planning to flee

• Immediate resistance

What did the Jews of Sighet have to do before being deported?

• None of the above

• Sign a pledge of allegiance to the Nazis

• Hand over all valuables under penalty of death

• Register all family members