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Describe Moshe the Beadle.
Moishe the Beadle was Eliezer's mentor/teacher in Kabbalah studies. He was a poor man from Sighet, respected by everyone, physically awkward, and spoke little.
Describe Elie Wiesel's father. What was his occupation?
Elie's father was a cultured and respected man who owned a store with his wife.
Why was Moshe the Beadle important to Elie Wiesel?
He was important because he guided Elie's studies of Kabbalah and helped him deepen his beliefs.
Summarize the story Moshe the Beadle told on his return from being deported.
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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?
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Describe 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?
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Who was Martha? What happened when she visited the Wiesel family in the ghetto?
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What did Madame Schachter see in her vision?
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How did the other people in the car react to Madame Schachter?
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Where did the train stop?
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What did the Jews in the train car discover when they looked out the window?
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When did Wiesel say the travelers left their illusions behind?
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Which notorious SS officer did they meet at Auschwitz?
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What was Elie's main thought as the men and women were being herded from the train?
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What prayer were the people saying? What was unusual about it?
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How did Elie react when the gypsy struck his father? Why? What was his father's response?
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How long were Elie and his father at Auschwitz? Where did they go after that?
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Describe Elie's encounter with the dentist.
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What did Elie Wiesel do when Idek hit his father? What was he thinking?
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Who took Elie's gold tooth? Why did Elie give it up?
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What were the only things in which Elie took an interest?
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How did Elie describe the men after the air raid?
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How did Elie say the soup tasted the night the pipel was hanged?
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What did the men do on the eve of Rosh Hashanah?
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How did Elie feel while the others were praying?
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What was Elie's decision about fasting on Yom Kippur? Why did he make that decision?
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What was Elie's 'inheritance' from his father? Why was his father giving it to him?
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Did the men remember to say the Kaddish for Akiba Drumer? Why or why not?
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What did Elie dream of when he dreamed of a better world?
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What happened to the patients who stayed in the hospital instead of being evacuated?
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What was the last thing the head of the block ordered the men to do before they evacuated?
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What was the weather like during the evacuation?
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While running, an idea began to fascinate Elie. What was the idea? What kept him from carrying it out?
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What did Elie realize about Rabbi Eliahou and his son?
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What was the name of the camp to which the men walked?
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Describe Elie's meeting with Juliek.
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How long were they at Gleiwitz? Where did they go next?
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Who was Meir Katz? What happened to him?
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How many men started out on the train? How many were left when they arrived at Buchenwald?
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Explain what happened to Mr. Wiesel, Elie's father.
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What was Elie's only desire?
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What happened on April 10, 1945?
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Study Notes
Moshe the Beadle
- Moishe was Eliezer's mentor and teacher in Kabbalah, residing in Sighet, Transylvania.
- He was poor, respected, and preferred to stay out of people's way, speaking little and chanting instead.
Elie Wiesel's Father
- Shlomo Wiesel was a cultured, unsentimental man who rarely expressed feelings to his family.
- He was well-respected in the community and ran a store with his wife, allowing Elie to focus on his Kabbalah studies.
Importance of Moshe to Elie
- Moshe significantly influenced Elie's religious education, guiding him through Kabbalah and the Zohar.
Moshe's Story After Deportation
- Moshe recounted being taken with fellow Jews, forced to dig graves, and witnessing their execution.
- He escaped by playing dead and returned to warn the Sighet community.
Public Reaction to Moshe's Warning
- The townspeople dismissed Moshe's story, believing he had lost his mind and accused him of fabricating a tale for sympathy.
Setting and Historical Context
- The initial setting is Sighet in 1942, amidst World War II, with widespread disbelief in the threat posed by Hitler.
- Moshe fell silent as the community grew increasingly in denial.
Events from Passover to Pentecost
- Beginning with the arrest of Jewish leaders on the seventh day of Passover, Jews faced confinement and were mandated to wear yellow stars.
- Two ghettos were established, leading to deportation notices.
Attitude Toward Hungarian Police
- Wiesel developed hatred for the Hungarian police for being the first oppressors of his community.
Martha's Visit
- Martha, a former servant, offered refuge to the Wiesel family, but they chose to stay together instead.
Madame Schachter's Vision
- She predicted a massive fire, which foreshadowed the horrors of the camps.
Reactions to Madame Schachter
- Fellow passengers experienced a range of reactions, from belief and attempts to comfort her to physical violence against her.
Arrival at Auschwitz
- The train stopped at Auschwitz-Birkenau, where the reality of the situation became evident.
Discovery through Train Windows
- Upon looking out, Jews saw flames rising from chimneys, signaling their grim fate.
Loss of Illusions
- Travelers left their hopes and dreams behind as they arrived at the camp.
Encounter with Dr. Mengele
- The notorious SS officer was present at Auschwitz, symbolizing the cruelty of the regime.
Elie's Thoughts on Separation
- Elie's primary concern was to stay with his father and avoid separation amidst chaos.
Kaddish Prayer
- Jews recited the Kaddish, knowing that death awaited them, reflecting their resignation.
Elie's Reaction to Violence Against His Father
- He remained passive when Idek hit his father, prioritizing his own safety over his father's suffering.
Duration at Auschwitz
- Elie and his father spent three weeks in Auschwitz before being transferred to Buna.
Encounter with the Dentist
- Elie avoided losing his gold tooth by feigning illness, while the dentist later faced arrest.
Elie's Inaction During Abuse
- He allowed Franek to take his gold tooth to stop his father’s torment.
What Interested Elie
- Elie was only focused on food, specifically soup and stale bread, amidst suffering.
Post-Air Raid Descriptions
- After an air raid, Elie observed a flicker of hope in the men’s expressions.
Taste of Soup on Pipel's Hanging Night
- The soup tasted like corpses, reflecting the horror surrounding the execution.
Rosh Hashanah Observance
- The men held a prayer service, conveying a semblance of normalcy amidst despair.
Elie's Feelings During Prayer
- He felt detached, watching the service as an outsider and devoid of emotion.
Decision Regarding Yom Kippur Fasting
- Elie chose not to fast as his father advised against it due to their weakened state.
Inheritance from His Father
- Prior to being selected, Shlomo Wiesel gave Elie a knife and spoon, symbolizing their bond.
Forgetfulness of Kaddish for Akiba Drumer
- The men failed to say Kaddish, consumed by survival instincts over mourning.
Dream of a Better World
- Elie's dream envisioned a world without bells, symbolizing freedom.
Fate of Hospital Patients
- Patients who remained in the hospital were liberated by Russian troops shortly after evacuation.
Final Orders Before Evacuation
- The block leader ordered men to clean the block to show dignity to the liberators.
Weather During Evacuation
- The evacuation occurred in harsh, snowy conditions.
Fascination with Death
- Elie became fascinated with the idea of death, but was deterred by his father's presence.
Rabbi Eliahou and His Son
- Rabbi Eliahou's son was found trying to distance himself during the chaos, highlighting human disconnect.
Destination Camp
- After the march, the prisoners arrived at Gleiwitz.
Meeting with Juliek
- Elie briefly encountered fellow prisoner Juliek, who played his violin before succumbing to death.
Stay at Gleiwitz
- They were at Gleiwitz for three days before moving to Buchenwald.
Meir Katz's Fate
- Elie's friend Meir Katz died on the train before reaching Buchenwald.
Train Journey Numbers
- Originally, one hundred men boarded the train, with only about twelve surviving upon arrival.
Elie's Father’s Illness
- Shlomo suffered for a week before dying from beatings on January 29, 1945.
Elie's Sole Desire
- Elie's singular focus became survival through food amidst the overwhelming suffering.
Liberation of Buchenwald
- On April 10, 1945, resistance forces took control, with American troops arriving later that day.
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This quiz focuses on the key characters from Elie Wiesel's 'Night'. It includes descriptions of Moshe the Beadle and Eliezer's father, among others. Test your understanding of these pivotal figures and their significance in the narrative.