Night Chapter 1 Flashcard

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Who is Moshe the Beadle in Chapter 1 of 'Night'?

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A poor foreign Jew who teaches Elie Wiesel about Jewish mysticism.

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What is the primary religion practiced by Elie Wiesel's family in Chapter 1?

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Judaism.

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What is the reaction of the Jewish community in Sighet to Moshe's warnings?

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They ignore him and think he is mad.

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What happens to Moshe the Beadle after he is deported?

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He escapes and returns to Sighet to warn the Jews about the impending danger.

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What significant event happens to Elie and his family at the end of Chapter 1?

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They are deported to a concentration camp.

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What does Moshe the Beadle symbolize in the context of the story?

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He symbolizes the ignored warnings and the disbelief of the Jewish community.

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How does Elie's faith change throughout 'Night'?

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Elie's faith is challenged and ultimately diminished as he experiences the horrors of the Holocaust.

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What role does the setting of Sighet play in Chapter 1?

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Sighet represents a false sense of security and normalcy before the onset of the Holocaust.

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What is the significance of the title 'Night'?

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The title symbolizes darkness, loss, and the absence of hope experienced during the Holocaust.

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How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve in 'Night'?

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Their relationship strengthens as they rely on each other for survival.