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WorksheetsHope, Despair, and Memory Elie Wiesel
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was the urgent mission undertaken by Rabbi Baal-Shem-Tov, also known as Besht?
To conquer new territories.
To hasten the coming of the Messiah
To explore distant lands.
To establish a new religious order
How did the Besht and his faithful servant end up being punished for meddling with history?
They were imprisoned.
They were banished to a distant land.
They were excommunicated.
They lost their mystical powers.
In the story, what power did the Besht lose as a result of the punishment?
Healing abilities
Memory
Telepathy
Invisibility
What did the servant remember when the Besht asked him to recall a prayer in the story?
The entire prayer
The melody of a song
The alphabet
The names of the gods
According to the speaker, what does the story illustrate?
The importance of history
The messianic expectation and the power of memory
The consequences of meddling with fate
The need for mytical powers
How does the speaker describe the universe after the war, particularly in the context of Auschwitz?
A place filled with hope and renewal
A distorted and unnatural world.
A haven for the survivors
A peaceful and harmonious society
Why does the speaker believe that memory is essential for humanity's salvation?
It helps in building a brighter future.
It serves as a shield against evil and death.
It provides a sense of identity
It is a form of divine protection
According to the speaker, what does the rejection of memory become?
A divine blessing
A necessary sacrifice
A divine curse
A sign of progress.
How does the speaker characterize the attitude of the Jewish tradition toward war?
War is considered holy and sacred
War is regarded as a necessary evil
War is rejected and abhorred
War is glorified in literature and scriptures.
