"Night" Chapter 1-3 Flashcard (with vocab)

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What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?

Back

To enforce Nazi policies and suppress opposition.

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What is a 'truncheon'?

Back

A truncheon is typically used as a weapon.

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How had Elie changed in the short time we read about so far?

Back

He was no longer a child inside; he felt numb.

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What does the term 'harangue' mean?

Back

A speech or writing that is loud and aggressive.

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What is the significance of the term 'Lucidity'?

Back

Clarity of thought or expression.

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Define 'Reverie'.

Back

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

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What does 'Colic' refer to?

Back

Severe, often fluctuating pain in the abdomen caused by the intestine or other parts of the digestive tract undergoing spasms.

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What is the impact of the Gestapo's actions on society during the Nazi regime?

Back

The Gestapo instilled fear, suppressed dissent, and enforced conformity to Nazi ideology.

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Explain the term 'Nazi policies'.

Back

Policies implemented by the Nazi regime that promoted anti-Semitism, militarism, and totalitarian control.

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What does it mean to 'suppress opposition'?

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To actively prevent or silence those who disagree with or challenge the ruling authority.