Night Chapter 1 Review

What is the significance of Moshe the Beadle in Chapter 1 of "Night"?

• He is a wealthy merchant who helps Eliezer's family.

• He is a poor foreign Jew who teaches Eliezer about the Kabbalah.

• He is a Nazi officer who befriends Eliezer.

• He is Eliezer's school teacher.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What event marks the beginning of the Jews' suffering in Sighet?

• The arrival of the American soldiers.

• The deportation of foreign Jews, including Moshe the Beadle.

• The opening of a new synagogue.

• The celebration of Passover.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

How does Eliezer's father react to the news of the deportation of the Jews from Sighet?

• He is calm and believes it is just a temporary measure.

• He is panicked and tries to flee the town.

• He is indifferent and continues with his daily routine.

• He is angry and organizes a rebellion.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What inference can be made about the townspeople's reaction to Moshe the Beadle's warnings?

• They believe him and start preparing for the worst.

• They think he has gone mad and ignore his warnings.

• They report him to the authorities.

• They exile him from the town.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main reason Eliezer's family does not flee Sighet when they have the chance?

• They do not believe the danger is real.

• They are too poor to afford the journey.

• They are waiting for Eliezer's older brother to return.

• They are loyal to their community and do not want to leave.

What is Eliezer's initial reaction to the ghettos being established in Sighet?

• He is relieved because he believes they will be safer there.

• He is terrified and wants to escape immediately.

• He is indifferent and continues with his studies.

• He is angry and protests against the authorities.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do the Jews of Sighet initially interpret the arrival of the German soldiers?

• They see it as a sign of impending doom.

• They believe the soldiers are there to protect them.

• They think it is a temporary occupation and will soon end.

• They view it as an opportunity to negotiate better living conditions.

What role does Eliezer's mother play in the family's decision-making process?

• She insists on leaving Sighet immediately.

• She supports her husband's belief that the situation is temporary.

• She is indifferent and leaves the decisions to her husband.

• She tries to convince the community to rebel.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3