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Describe Moshe the Beadle.
Describe Moshe the Beadle.
A kind, poor man who was awkward, quiet, and devoted to God.
Describe Elie Wiesel's father. What is his occupation?
Describe Elie Wiesel's father. What is his occupation?
He is a learned, unsentimental man and a respected Jewish community leader who is more interested in others than his own family.
Why is Moshe the Beadle important to Elie Wiesel?
Why is Moshe the Beadle important to Elie Wiesel?
Moshe became his cabbalist, or instructor in the mystical aspects of the Jewish faith.
Summarize the story Moshe the Beadle told on his return from being deported. Why did he say he had returned to Sighet?
Summarize the story Moshe the Beadle told on his return from being deported. Why did he say he had returned to Sighet?
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What was the public reaction to Moshe's story?
What was the public reaction to Moshe's story?
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What was the setting and the year for the first section of the book? What was the world condition at the time?
What was the setting and the year for the first section of the book? What was the world condition at the time?
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Describe, in order, the events that happened from the last day of Passover until Pentecost.
Describe, in order, the events that happened from the last day of Passover until Pentecost.
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How did Wiesel say he felt about the Hungarian police?
How did Wiesel say he felt about the Hungarian police?
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Who was Martha? What happened when she visited the Wiesel family in the ghetto?
Who was Martha? What happened when she visited the Wiesel family in the ghetto?
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Study Notes
Moshe the Beadle
- A kind and poor man, characterized as awkward and quiet, deeply devoted to God.
- Acts as a mentor to Elie Wiesel, teaching him about the mystical aspects of Jewish faith.
Elie Wiesel's Father
- Described as a learned, unsentimental individual and a respected leader within the Jewish community.
- Prioritizes the needs of others over his own family’s well-being.
Importance of Moshe to Elie Wiesel
- Moshe serves as Elie's instructor in Kabbalah, introducing him to the deeper spiritual elements of Judaism.
Moshe's Story After Deportation
- Moshe recounts being taken with other foreign Jews to Poland, forced to dig their graves in a forest, and ultimately survived by pretending to be dead.
- Returns to Sighet to warn the Jewish community, urging them to prepare for impending danger.
Public Reaction to Moshe's Warning
- The community largely disbelieves Moshe's story, dismissing him as seeking pity and ignoring the grave warnings he shares.
Setting and Context
- The first section of the narrative is set in 1942 in Sighet, Transylvania, amidst the backdrop of World War II.
- Historical events unfold, with mentions of 1943 and starting significant events in 1944.
Events from Passover to Pentecost
- The Germans arrest Jewish community leaders on the last day of Passover.
- Jewish residents are confined to their homes for three days and later required to wear a yellow star.
- Two ghettos are established, leading to the announcement of deportation starting the day after a council meeting attended by Shlomo Wiesel.
Feelings Towards Hungarian Police
- Elie Wiesel expresses deepening hatred towards Hungarian police due to their role in the oppression faced by him and his community.
Martha's Visit
- Martha, a non-Jewish servant, visits the Wiesel family in the ghetto with intentions to help them escape.
- Despite her offer, the Wiesel family decides to remain together in Sighet.
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Explore the character of Moshe the Beadle in Elie Wiesel's 'Night'. This quiz delves into his significance as a mentor and spiritual guide to Wiesel, as well as his harrowing experience after deportation. Understand the community's reaction to Moshe's warnings and the lessons he imparts about the Jewish faith.
