Night Chapter 1-5 Flashcard

Front

Who helped Elie Wiesel train in the Kabbalah?

Back

Moshe the Beadle

Front

Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie's block removed?

Back

He was too kind.

Front

What motivated Elie to keep going during the forced march?

Back

His father.

Front

What detail is NOT true about the ghetto evacuation?

Back

The Hungarian police did not beat old people, women and children.

Front

What detail is NOT from Moshe's stories about his deportation?

Back

He describes his wife's death.

Front

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

Back

He represents a mentor and a warning about the dangers of ignoring the signs of persecution.

Front

What does Elie's relationship with his father symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes hope and the will to survive.

Front

What theme is prevalent in the early chapters of Night?

Back

The loss of faith and the struggle for survival.

Front

How does the community's reaction to Moshe's warnings reflect human behavior?

Back

It shows denial and the tendency to ignore uncomfortable truths.

Front

What role does memory play in Night?

Back

Memory serves as a means of preserving the past and honoring those who suffered.