Night 1-2

Front

What is the setting and the year for the first section of 'Night'?

Back

1942-1944 in Sighet, Transylvania.

Front

What was Elie's father's profession?

Back

He ran a store.

Front

What literary element is represented by Mrs. Schächter's visions of fire?

Back

Foreshadowing.

Front

Who tried to warn the Jews of Sighet about the impending danger?

Back

Moshe the Beadle.

Front

What did Madame Schächter see in her vision?

Back

She saw a fire--a furnace, with huge flames.

Front

Define 'foreshadowing' in literature.

Back

A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Front

What is the significance of the setting in 'Night'?

Back

The setting reflects the historical context of the Holocaust and the experiences of the Jewish community.

Front

Explain the role of symbolism in 'Night'.

Back

Symbolism is used to convey deeper meanings, such as the fire representing destruction and loss.

Front

What does the character of Moshe the Beadle represent?

Back

He represents the voice of warning and the ignored truth about the dangers facing the Jewish community.

Front

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

Back

Their relationship deepens as they rely on each other for survival in the concentration camps.