Night Ch 1-3 Review

Front

Who is Elie's mentor in studying Kabbalah?

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Moishe the Beadle

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What point of view is this novel told from?

Back

First person

Front

Why did Moishe the Beadle leave Sighet?

Back

All foreign Jews had been exiled.

Front

What was the people of Sighet's first impression of the German soldiers?

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They thought the Germans were reassuring and polite.

Front

Why was Mrs. Schacter upset? What caused her to 'lose her mind'?

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She had been separated from the rest of her family.

Front

Define Kabbalah.

Back

Kabbalah is a mystical and esoteric interpretation of Jewish teachings, focusing on the nature of God and the universe.

Front

What is the significance of the first-person point of view in 'Night'?

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It allows readers to experience Elie's personal thoughts and feelings during the Holocaust.

Front

What does the character of Moishe the Beadle represent in the story?

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He represents the voice of warning and the ignored truth about the impending danger.

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How do the people of Sighet initially react to the news of the German soldiers' arrival?

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They are largely in denial and believe the soldiers are friendly.

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What does Mrs. Schacter's vision of fire symbolize?

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It symbolizes the impending doom and destruction that awaits the Jewish people.