Night Chapter Questions Flashcards

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Describe Moishe the Beadle.

Poor, taught Elie religion, town outcast.

How old is Elie when the story begins?

12-13

How is Elie different from teens in the modern age?

Into reading and studying religions.

How does religion shape Elie?

Makes him realize everything happens for a reason. Signup and view all the answers

What connection do Moishe and Elie have?

They're both outcast and into religion. Signup and view all the answers

When all the foreign Jews were expelled from Sighet, what was the initial reaction?

They cried, and were freaked out. Signup and view all the answers

When Moishe returns, what story does he relate? How do people react?

They don't listen to him or believe the stories he tells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Jews' initial reaction to the German soldiers?

Nice, polite, reassurance. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the ghettos.

Windows sealed, barbed wired. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Mrs. Schachter. What does she keep screaming?

Crazy, 50, 'I see fire.' Signup and view all the answers

What do the other passengers do with this information?

Realize she's gone mad. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think they react this way?

So she gets quiet and doesn't get killed. Signup and view all the answers

When the train arrives in ______, what do the passengers see?

Auschwitz and they see a crematoria. Signup and view all the answers

What two things did the passengers have to leave behind in the train? Which do you think was more valuable?

Valuables and family. Signup and view all the answers

What were the 8 simple short words that changed Elie's life forever?

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

How do Elie and his father save their lives at the initial selection?

Lied about their age and their profession. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the young men with the knives decide not to revolt?

They don't want to give up hope. Signup and view all the answers

What horrific sight does Elie encounter being thrown in the burning ditch?

Babies. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie thank God for mud?

He had new shoes. Signup and view all the answers

What choice does the SS officer give to the men?

To work in the crematorium. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Elie defend his father when he is beaten for asking where the toilets are?

He's scared. Signup and view all the answers

What does ARBEIT MACHT FREI mean?

Work makes you free. Signup and view all the answers

What were the first human words that Elie hears since being transported?

Good night. Signup and view all the answers

What is Elie's new name?

A-7713. Signup and view all the answers

What lie does Elie tell Stein? Why does he lie?

Wife and kids are safe. He doesn't remember them. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Akiba Drumer say all this horror is happening to them?

God is testing them. Signup and view all the answers

What new camp is Elie sent to?

Buna. Signup and view all the answers

What deal does Elie strike so he can remain with his father?

None. Signup and view all the answers

What job does Elie get? Does he enjoy the work?

Electrical, Yes. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Elie's interaction with the dentist. What happens to the dentist?

He was hung. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie feel anger towards his father?

He doesn't avoid Idek. Signup and view all the answers

Who takes Elie's crown? Was it worth it?

Franek and no. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Elie beaten?

Watched an affair, Idek. Signup and view all the answers

Why is an inmate shot during a raid?

Outside. Signup and view all the answers

How is the young pipel described? What happens to him?

Incredible sight, tortured. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie think the soup tasted of corpses that night?

Witnessed deaths. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Elie's struggle with his religion.

He believes God causes all this to happen. Signup and view all the answers

What is selection intended to find?

The weak ones. Signup and view all the answers

Who are Tibi and Yossi?

Brothers/friends, Zionists. Signup and view all the answers

What does Elie think could have saved Akiba Drumer?

Faith. Signup and view all the answers

What promise do Elie and the men break to Drumer?

Saying Kaddish 3 days after his death. Signup and view all the answers

What was Elie's inheritance from his father? Why was his father giving it to him?

Knife and spoon, he felt he would get more out of it. Signup and view all the answers

How did Zalman die?

He was trampled. Signup and view all the answers

What horrible realization did Elie come to concerning Rabbi Elihaou and his son? How did Elie respond to this?

Maybe Zalman wanted to get rid of his dad, forgot about it. Signup and view all the answers

How did Elie help his father when the selection was made?

He created a confusion so his father could switch lines. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the scene Elie witnessed between the father and son.

The son strangles the father. Signup and view all the answers

How many got out of the wagon? Where had they arrived?

12, Buchenwald. Signup and view all the answers

What similar spectacle does Elie witness years later?

Coins were thrown to natives, kids were trying to strangle each other. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elie not describe the next four months of his life?

Nothing mattered. Signup and view all the answers

What did the prisoners do when they were freed?

Went to get food, clothes, girls. Signup and view all the answers

What did Elie dream of after freedom?

Food. Signup and view all the answers

When Elie looks at himself in the mirror at the end of the book, what does he see?

Corpse contemplating him. Signup and view all the answers

Why has that look never left him?

He was shocked. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Moishe the Beadle

A poor town outcast who teaches Elie about religion.
His return from deportation serves as a warning that the townspeople ignore.

Elie Wiesel's Youth

Elie is 12-13 years old at the beginning of the story.
While other teens are modern and carefree, Elie is focused on reading and studying religion.

Religious Influence

Elie’s faith instills in him the belief that everything happens for a purpose.
His strong connection with Moishe stems from both being outcasts who share a love for religion.

Reactions to Oppression

The initial expulsion of foreign Jews from Sighet is met with tears and panic.
The Jews are optimistic towards German soldiers, exhibiting politeness and reassured behavior at first.

Ghettos and Deportation

Ghettos are characterized by sealed windows and barbed wire.
Mrs. Schachter, a 50-year-old woman, screams about seeing fire, which others perceive as madness.

Arrival at Auschwitz

Upon arrival at Auschwitz, passengers are confronted with the grim sight of a crematorium.
They are forced to leave behind valuables and family, with family being the more valuable loss.

Crucial Decisions

The selection order, "Men to the left, Women to the right," drastically alters Elie’s life.
Elie and his father deceive the selection to survive, claiming false ages and professions.

Struggles with Morality

Young men with knives opt not to revolt, choosing to maintain hope in the face of despair.
Elie bears witness to horrific acts, including babies being thrown into burning ditches.

Daily Life in Camps

Elie expresses a peculiar gratitude for mud when he wishes to protect his new shoes.
An SS officer offers men the choice to work in the crematorium, emphasizing the grim choices available.

Personal Conflicts

Elie refrains from defending his father during an SS beating out of fear.
"Arbeit Macht Frei" translates to "work makes you free," a deceptive phrase seen at concentration camps.

Relationships and Betrayals

Elie lies to Stein about his family's safety to spare them further pain, despite not knowing their fate.
Akiba Drumer believes the suffering is a test of faith from God.

Camp Experiences

Elie's new camp assignment is Buna, where he gets an electrical job he finds enjoyable.
The dentist’s fate is sealed when he is executed, highlighting the constant danger in the camp.

Loss of Faith

Elie's struggle with faith intensifies; he questions God's role in their suffering.
The process of selection targets the weak, a harsh reality for prisoners.

Friendship and Survival

Tibi and Yossi are friends of Elie who share Zionist aspirations.
Elie believes that Akiba might have survived had he maintained faith.

Parental Bonds

Elie's father entrusts him with a knife and spoon, indicating a desperate hope for the future.
Zalman's demise occurs as he is trampled during a forced march.

Moral Dilemmas

Elie's internal conflict regarding Rabbi Elihaou’s abandoned son reveals fears about human nature.
During selection, Elie creates confusion for his father’s advantage, showcasing loyalty amid chaos.

Final Reflections

At the end of his ordeal, 12 prisoners emerge from a wagon at Buchenwald.
Elie notes the disturbing parallels between past and present—seeing children fighting over coins years later.
After liberation, prisoners instinctively seek food and comfort, while Elie dreams solely of sustenance.
In the mirror, Elie sees a corpse looking back at him, embodying the lasting scars of his experiences that haunt him.

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Test your knowledge of the book 'Night' with these flashcards. Each card focuses on key characters and themes related to Elie Wiesel's experiences during the Holocaust. Perfect for understanding the impact of religion and personal development in the narrative.