Night- Chapter 1&2

Front

Who is Moishe the Beadle?

Back

Elie's teacher who is shy, poor, and a jack of all trades.

Front

What makes Elie different from most kids his age?

Back

He is deeply religious (pious).

Front

What does Wiesel mean by calling the second ghetto 'an open tomb'?

Back

This metaphor foreshadows the theme of death.

Front

What did Mrs. Schachter foreshadow?

Back

The chimneys with smoke and the smell of burning flesh.

Front

What evidence shows Elie's dedication to his religion?

Back

He asks Moishe the Beadle to teach him, studies the Kabbalah, and goes to the Synagogue daily.

Front

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

Back

It represents his deep religious beliefs and desire for spiritual understanding.

Front

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

Back

It becomes a source of strength and motivation for survival.

Front

What role does silence play in the narrative of Night?

Back

Silence symbolizes the indifference of the world to the suffering of the Jews.

Front

What does the term 'ghetto' refer to in the context of Night?

Back

A segregated area where Jews were forced to live during the Holocaust.

Front

How does Eliezer's faith change throughout the story?

Back

His faith is challenged by the horrors he witnesses, leading to a crisis of belief.