Night (Section 1, p. 3-22)

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Who was Elie's spiritual teacher/mentor?

Back

Moishe the Beadle

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Who is the narrator of the story?

Back

Elie Wiesel

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What do Eliezer's parents do for a living?

Back

They are shopkeepers.

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How do the people respond to Moishe's story?

Back

They do not believe him.

Front

What news does Elie's father receive at the late-night council meeting?

Back

The Jews of Sighet will be deported in the morning to an unknown destination.

Front

What is the significance of Moishe the Beadle in Elie's life?

Back

He serves as a warning about the dangers that lie ahead.

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What does Elie Wiesel's family represent in the story?

Back

The Jewish community of Sighet and their experiences during the Holocaust.

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What theme is introduced through the disbelief of the townspeople regarding Moishe's warnings?

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The theme of denial and the consequences of ignoring warnings.

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How does Elie's relationship with his father evolve throughout the story?

Back

It deepens as they rely on each other for survival.

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What role does faith play in Elie's life at the beginning of the story?

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Elie is deeply religious and studies Jewish texts.