Questions and Answers
Who is the main character in Night?
Who taught Elie religion?
Moshe the Beadle
Who is Elie's father?
Mr. Wiesel
What did Madame Schachter scream about?
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Who is Elie's mother?
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What happened to Tzipora when the family reached the camp?
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Who is Stein of Antwerp?
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Who was known as the 'Angel of Death'?
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Who is Elie's oldest sister?
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Who is Akiba Drumer?
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Study Notes
Characters in "Night" Chapters 1-3
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Elie Wiesel: Protagonist and narrator, a Jewish teenager who experiences profound suffering and loss during the Holocaust.
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Moshe the Beadle: A mentor to Elie in spirituality, he survives deportation and attempts to warn the community about the atrocities he witnessed but is dismissed as mad.
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Mr. Wiesel: Elie's father, a critical figure in maintaining family unity while enduring the horrors of the concentration camp.
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Madame Schachter: A fellow prisoner who foresees the flames of the crematorium. Her screams are initially ignored, but she proves to be correct when they reach the camp.
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Madame Wiesel: Elie's mother, who becomes separated from Elie and Mr. Wiesel upon their arrival at the concentration camp, marking a significant loss for Elie.
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Tzipora: Elie's younger sister, taken away with their mother, representing innocence lost amid the chaos of their captivity.
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Stein of Antwerp: A relative who seeks news of his family from Mr. Wiesel. Elie deceives him to spare his feelings, highlighting themes of deception and desperation.
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Dr. Mengele: Notorious as the "Angel of Death," he signifies the cruelty and inhumanity of the camp, performing selections that determine life or death.
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Hilda: Elie's oldest sister, mentioned briefly; she and Elie shared a desire to escape before the Nazis' arrival, indicating a prior sense of normality.
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Akiba Drumer: A compassionate inmate whose hopeful melodies offer solace, embodying the struggle to maintain faith amid despair, but whose predictions of salvation go unfulfilled.
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Test your knowledge of the key characters in the first three chapters of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel. This quiz features important figures such as Elie, Moshe the Beadle, and Mr. Wiesel. Engage with the material and enhance your understanding of the characters' roles and relationships.
