Night Chapters 1-4 Review

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What was the initial reaction of the people of Sighet when Moshe was expelled from the village?

Back

They went about their business, ignoring the warnings.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'We were so many dried-up trees in the heart of the desert'?

Back

Metaphor

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What literary device is illustrated by the comparison 'Madame Schachter looked like a withered tree in a cornfield'?

Back

Simile

Front

What is the correct order of the settings in Night?

Back

Sighet, Birkenau, Auschwitz, Buna.

Front

What was Elie's main thought as the men and women were being herded from the train?

Back

He had to stay with his father at all costs.

Front

Define 'Metaphor' as used in literature.

Back

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

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Define 'Simile' as used in literature.

Back

A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What does the setting of Sighet represent in the early chapters of Night?

Back

It represents the initial ignorance and denial of the Jewish community regarding the impending danger.

Front

How does the setting change from Sighet to Auschwitz in Night?

Back

The setting changes from a familiar home to a terrifying concentration camp, symbolizing loss of safety and freedom.

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What is the significance of Elie's relationship with his father in Night?

Back

It highlights themes of family, survival, and the struggle to maintain humanity in inhumane conditions.