Night Chapter 1 Summary Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Where do they live?

Sighet, Transylvania

Who is Moishe the Beadle?

A young homeless person who is a Jew and the jack of all trades

What are Elie's interests?

Religion and to be a Kabbalist

Who is Elie's father?

He is more concerned with others than with his own family Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie's father think about being a Kabbalist?

Elie is too young Signup and view all the answers

What does Moishe the Beadle teach Eliezer?

All about Kabbalah Signup and view all the answers

Who was the group that was shipped away?

The foreigners Signup and view all the answers

What did Moishe say to the Jews upon his return?

That he survived the concentration camp and everyone was being killed around him Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Germans live?

They lived in Sighet in people's houses Signup and view all the answers

What is the Ghetto?

Where all the Jews lived Signup and view all the answers

What did the Nazis do?

They took all of the Jews' rights Signup and view all the answers

What did 'night had fallen' mean?

It meant to the Jewish community that the chaos had started and they would not be able to do anything Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Setting and Location

Elie Wiesel's family resides in Sighet, Transylvania, a region with a close-knit Jewish community.

Key Character: Moishe the Beadle

Moishe the Beadle is a young, homeless man who serves as a jack of all trades and is well-tolerated by the community.
He becomes a significant figure for Elie, introducing him to Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah.

Elie's Aspirations

Eliezer (Elie) has a deep interest in religion, particularly in becoming a Kabbalist, which signifies a quest for spiritual understanding.
His father disapproves of this ambition, believing Elie is too young to pursue such profound studies.

Familial Dynamics

Elie's father is depicted as selfless, prioritizing others' needs over his own family's welfare.

Community Reaction and Events

A group of foreigners was among the first to be deported from Sighet, raising concerns among the local Jews.
Upon his return, Moishe warns the Jews about the horrors in the concentration camps, highlighting a shocking reality of mass killings.

The Ghetto

The Nazis establish a ghetto in Sighet where all Jewish residents are forcibly congregated, stripping away their rights and freedoms.

German Occupation

The Germans occupy typical buildings in Sighet, further unsettling the Jewish community and marking a shift in their societal structure.

Symbolism of Night

The phrase "night had fallen" symbolizes the onset of chaos and despair for the Jewish community, indicating a loss of hope and impending doom.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 of 'Night' with these flashcards. This quiz covers key characters and themes from the chapter, helping you better understand Elie Wiesel's experiences in Sighet. Perfect for students looking to enhance their comprehension and retention of the text.