Night Chapter 1 Quiz

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What emotional change occurred in Elie after his first night in the camp?

He felt a loss of faith and innocence. (correct)

He began to trust the guards more.

He developed a strong sense of hope.

He became more resilient and determined.

Why were Elie's shoes allowed to remain with him?

The guards overlooked them due to their appearance. (correct)

They were brand new and out of style.

They were hidden in a secret compartment.

They were too small for anyone to notice.

What is the irony behind the sign stating, 'Work makes you free' at Auschwitz?

It encouraged prisoners to endure despite harsh conditions.

Prisoners were actually given a chance to escape.

Workers were rewarded generously for their efforts.

No prisoner ever achieved freedom through work. (correct)

What was the role of a Lagerkapo in the concentration camp?

A prisoner responsible for managing other prisoners. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie and his companions learn from veteran prisoners at Buna?

To lie about their age and profession. Signup and view all the answers

How did Idek react when Elie laughed at him with a woman?

He became angry and whipped Elie. Signup and view all the answers

What was Elie's main feeling when he saw Idek beat his father?

Anger directed at his father. Signup and view all the answers

What did Franek do to Elie to force him to give up his gold crown?

He beat Elie's father until Elie complied. Signup and view all the answers

How do sentence fragments enhance the tone and mood in the story?

They contribute to an intense atmosphere reflecting chaos and fear. Signup and view all the answers

What was Elie's unexpected reaction to his father being punished?

He felt guilty for not intervening and experienced anger. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'lamentation' refer to?

An expression of sorrow or grief. Signup and view all the answers

What was ironic about wishing a Happy New Year in the context of Elie's experience?

It was misplaced amidst their suffering and despair. Signup and view all the answers

Why did some prisoners debate whether to fast on Yom Kippur?

Fasting was a sign of weakness that could lead to selection. Signup and view all the answers

What was described as a 'New Year's gift' from the SS to the prisoners?

A selection process determining who would survive. Signup and view all the answers

What advice did the head of the block give regarding the selection process?

Run, appear strong, and do not show fear. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie refer to when he mentions 'the inheritance' after his father's number is taken?

A spoon and knife representing survival. Signup and view all the answers

What was Moshe the Beadle's relationship to the narrator?

He was a poor, humble, and deeply religious man. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial response of the townspeople of Sighet to Moshe's warnings?

They thought he was crazy and disregarded him. Signup and view all the answers

What did Moshe pray for?

Understanding God's will. Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie perceive his father's tears when they were forced to leave their home?

As a rare and shocking event. Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of the people of Sighet in the spring of 1944?

Optimistic and in denial of danger. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Jews of Sighet have to prepare when they were deported?

A small bag of clothes and food. Signup and view all the answers

How were the ghettos described?

Fenced-off areas that were crowded and isolated. Signup and view all the answers

What did Madame Schachter do on the train that upset the passengers?

She screamed about fire and furnaces. Signup and view all the answers

What was the common misconception about Auschwitz that the arriving prisoners held?

It was a labor camp with good conditions where families would stay together. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie and his father lie about their ages when questioned by the SS?

To increase their chances of survival. Signup and view all the answers

What phrase did Elie remember from his last moment with his mother?

Men to the left, women to the right. Signup and view all the answers

What type of officer was a noncommissioned officer in the context of the camps?

An officer chosen from the ranks of enlisted men. Signup and view all the answers

What prompted Elie to start questioning his faith in God?

The burning of children in the crematorium. Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is defined as providing hints or warnings about future events?

Foreshadowing. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Kapos in the concentration camps?

They were prisoners tasked with supervising other inmates. Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the rumors of comfortable living conditions have on the prisoners?

They created false hope that shielded them from reality. Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement, 'How well they were treating me! Like an orphan!' ironically convey?

Cruel treatment disguised as care. Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Elie had to go to the hospital?

He had an infected foot. Signup and view all the answers

What does Wiesel mean by referring to the rumors of the front moving closer as 'an injection of morphine'?

They provided temporary hope and relief from despair. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Elie leave the hospital earlier than expected?

He feared being left behind during the evacuation. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the focus on night have on the tone of the story?

It symbolizes death, suffering, and loss of faith. Signup and view all the answers

How did Rabbi Eliahou influence the prisoners?

He provided hope but was later abandoned by his son. Signup and view all the answers

What was the irony in the prisoners' reaction to the order to throw corpses from the train?

They were happy as it created more space for them. Signup and view all the answers

How many prisoners survived the journey to Buchenwald out of the original hundred?

12 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Getting Things Straight

Moshe the Beadle was poor, humble, and deeply religious.
The story begins in 1941 while the narrator was 12 years old.
The narrator's family owned a shop and his father was respected in the community.
Moshe prays to understand God's will. Moshe tells of escaping and witnessing the killing of Jews as he tells about his prayers.
The townspeople of Sighet initially didn't believe Moshe, thinking him crazy, and weren't concerned about the impending deportations.
The attitudes in Sighet were optimistic leading up to Passover in 1944, not believing there was any danger.
The Germans arrived in 1944; they implemented rules and controlled the Jewish lives.
The ghettos were fenced-off areas forcing the Jews to live, crowded, and isolated.
The Jews of Sighet had a limited time given to prepare and take few possessions for the deportations.

Additional Information

Elie was 15 and his father was 50, but they told the SS their ages were 18 and 40 to avoid being killed.
Townsfolk tried to adapt to the ghettos, viewing it as temporary.
The narrator and neighbors realized they were being taken from Hungary when the train crossed the border.
Madame Schachter screamed about fire and furnaces; passengers beat her to silence her.
Rumors spread about Auschwitz; it was initially believed to be a camp with good conditions for families.
Prisoners assigned to supervise other prisoners are called Kapos.

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Test your knowledge on Chapter 1 of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel. This chapter introduces key characters such as Moshe the Beadle and sets the scene in Sighet before the horrors of the Holocaust unfold. Explore the themes of disbelief and the initial ignorance of the Jewish community as they face impending danger.