Exploring Elie Wiesel's Night

The video introduces the novel 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, detailing the experiences of a Jewish boy named Ali in Romania during World War II. It covers the historical context of Nazi Germany's influence in Romania and Hungary, the beginning of the novel, and the persecution of Jews. The video also provides essential Jewish vocabulary to aid in understanding the novel.

What languages did Elie Wiesel's family speak at home?

• German, English, French, and Italian

• Hebrew, Yiddish, English, and Spanish

• English, French, Spanish, and Hebrew

• Yiddish, German, Hungarian, and Romanian

What did Elie's mother encourage him to study?

• Jewish religious teachings

• Science

• Literature

• Languages

Which countries were Romania's biggest allies before World War II began?

• Germany and Italy

• Hungary and Bulgaria

• USA and Canada

• France and Britain

When did the Nazis invade Hungary?

• June 22nd, 1941

• March 18th, 1944

• September 1st, 1939

• December 7th, 1941

What was the initial reaction of Elie's family to the events at the beginning of the book?

• They were terrified and tried to flee

• They were indifferent, thinking it was business as usual

• They immediately started hiding

• They joined the resistance movement

Why were the Jewish people of Sighet unaware of the Holocaust?

• They were informed but too scared to act

• They had accurate information but didn't believe it

• They were kept in the dark as part of the Nazi plan

• They chose to ignore the signs

What was the world's general reaction to the persecution of Jewish people?

• Immediate intervention

• Widespread protests

• Mostly inaction to avoid conflict with Germany

• Immediate declaration of war on Germany

What does the word 'Torah' refer to?

• Jewish religious teachings spelled with a K or a C

• Books containing Jewish stories, laws, and religious teachings

• Books of Jewish laws and traditions

• A Jewish place of worship

What is the Talmud?

• A Jewish prayer

• A Jewish festival

• Books of Jewish laws and traditions

• A type of Jewish food

What is the significance of the novel's title, 'Night'?

• It signifies hope and new beginnings

• It represents the darkness and terror of the Holocaust

• It symbolizes the end of the war

• It is the protagonist's favorite time of day