Night Chapters 1-2

Front

What is Elie's interest at the beginning of Chapter 1?

Back

Studying the Torah and the Kabbalah.

Front

Where had Elie and his family arrived at the end of chapter 2?

Back

Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Front

What literary device is used in Madame Schachter's repetitive phrase 'Fire! I see fire!'?

Back

Foreshadowing.

Front

What restrictions were placed on Jews in Sighet after the leaders were arrested?

Back

They were forbidden to own gold or jewelry, required to wear a yellow Star of David, and not allowed to visit restaurants, cafes, or synagogues.

Front

What does Madame Schachter envision on the train from Sighet?

Back

A fire in the darkness outside the car.

Front

What is the significance of the Torah in Elie's life?

Back

It represents his faith and spiritual connection.

Front

How does the community in Sighet initially react to the warnings about the Nazis?

Back

They are in denial and do not believe the severity of the situation.

Front

What does the yellow Star of David symbolize for the Jews in the story?

Back

It symbolizes their identity and the discrimination they face.

Front

What role does foreshadowing play in the narrative?

Back

It hints at future events and builds tension.

Front

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

Back

It becomes more protective and dependent as they face adversity together.