Hope, Despair, and Memory Elie Wiesel

What was the urgent mission undertaken by Rabbi Baal-Shem-Tov, also known as Besht?

• To conquer new territories.

• To hasten the coming of the Messiah

• To explore distant lands.

• To establish a new religious order

How did the Besht and his faithful servant end up being punished for meddling with history?

• They were imprisoned.

• They were banished to a distant land.

• They were excommunicated.

• They lost their mystical powers.

In the story, what power did the Besht lose as a result of the punishment?

• Healing abilities

• Memory

• Telepathy

• Invisibility

What did the servant remember when the Besht asked him to recall a prayer in the story?

• The entire prayer

• The melody of a song

• The alphabet

• The names of the gods

According to the speaker, what does the story illustrate?

• The importance of history

• The messianic expectation and the power of memory

• The consequences of meddling with fate

• The need for mytical powers

How does the speaker describe the universe after the war, particularly in the context of Auschwitz?

• A place filled with hope and renewal

• A distorted and unnatural world.

• A haven for the survivors

• A peaceful and harmonious society

Why does the speaker believe that memory is essential for humanity's salvation?

• It helps in building a brighter future.

• It serves as a shield against evil and death.

• It provides a sense of identity

• It is a form of divine protection

According to the speaker, what does the rejection of memory become?

• A divine blessing

• A necessary sacrifice

• A divine curse

• A sign of progress.

How does the speaker characterize the attitude of the Jewish tradition toward war?

• War is considered holy and sacred

• War is regarded as a necessary evil

• War is rejected and abhorred

• War is glorified in literature and scriptures.