Night Chapters 1-3 Flashcard

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What does the number 'A-7713' represent in Elie Wiesel's Night?

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It was tattooed on to Elie’s arm as a form of identification in the concentration camp.

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How were Elie and his family transported to the concentration camp?

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They were transported in cattle cars.

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Who is the author of the book Night?

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Elie Wiesel is the author.

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What was Elie Wiesel seeking to learn from his master?

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He was looking to learn the Zohar, Kabbalah, and Jewish mysticism.

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What does Elie state would be easier than a slow death in the flames?

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Running into the electric barbed wire.

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What is the significance of the title 'Night' in Elie Wiesel's memoir?

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The title symbolizes the darkness of the Holocaust and the loss of faith and hope.

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What themes are prevalent in Night?

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Themes of faith, loss, survival, and the inhumanity of man are prevalent.

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How does Elie's faith change throughout the book?

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Elie's faith deteriorates as he witnesses the atrocities of the Holocaust.

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What role does family play in Elie's experience during the Holocaust?

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Family provides support and motivation, but also adds to the pain of loss.

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What is the importance of memory in Night?

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Memory serves as a means of bearing witness to the atrocities and ensuring they are not forgotten.