Night - Chapt. 1-3 Reading Check

We discuss in great deal the concept of the Jews not responding or believing Moishe the Beadle. What reasons can we conclude as to why they did not believe him? Choose TWO (2) choices.

• They thought he was seeking attention.

• They believed he was mentally unstable.

• They were in denial about the threat.

• They trusted the authorities more.

What do Eliezer’s parents do? What is the responsibility of each one of his siblings?

• Eliezer's parents are shopkeepers, and his siblings help in the shop.

• Eliezer's parents are teachers, and his siblings are students.

• Eliezer's parents are farmers, and his siblings work on the farm.

• Eliezer's parents are doctors, and his siblings assist in the clinic.

Eliezer succeeds in finding a master who teaches him:

• The art of sword fighting

• The secrets of alchemy

• The wisdom of the Kabbalah

• The skills of a blacksmith

Who were the first Jews to leave that we are familiar with within the village? Why were they chosen to leave first?

• All foreign Jews, because they were not from there

• The youngest members, because they were the most vulnerable

• The elders, because they were respected leaders

• The artisans, because their skills were needed elsewhere

When the Germans invaded Sighet, they created two ghettos. Eliezer and his family were fortunate to be able to stay in their home within the ghetto. While still living in their home, Elie and his family receive a warning. What was the warning?

• The warning was about an impending deportation

• The warning was about a food shortage

• The warning was about a curfew

• The warning was about a fire

Mrs. Schachter is first introduced to us as a woman with her son on the cattle car. What is so unique about her actions, and what could they symbolize within the story? In real life?

• Her actions are unique because she screams about fire, symbolizing foreshadowing and hysteria.

• Her actions are unique because she remains silent, symbolizing acceptance and peace.

• Her actions are unique because she sings, symbolizing hope and resilience.

• Her actions are unique because she laughs, symbolizing joy and relief.

When the cattle car stops, the Jews are told this will be the last stop. How does Mrs. Schachter’s reaction let us know as the reader that this is only the beginning of their turmoil?

• Mrs. Schachter screams about fire, foreshadowing the horrors to come.

• Mrs. Schachter remains calm, indicating peace ahead.

• Mrs. Schachter sings joyfully, suggesting a positive future.

• Mrs. Schachter is silent, showing acceptance of their fate.

In Chapter Three, Elie and his father are given the suggestion by an inmate to lie about their ages. Why do you think the inmate suggests this, and what ages do they state they are?

• To avoid being sent to the gas chamber; Elie states he is 18 and his father 40.

• To appear more mature and responsible; Elie states he is 21 and his father 50.

• To be assigned to a work group; Elie states he is 16 and his father 30.

• To gain sympathy from the guards; Elie states he is 15 and his father 45.

At one point, the SS officers are looking for men throughout the room. What type of men were they looking for, and for what reason?

• Young and healthy men for the crematoria

• Old men for execution

• Children for evacuation

• Women for interrogation

When the father and son arrive in a new concentration camp, they are greeted with the inscription: ARBEIT MACHT FREI: Work makes you free. What was the concentration camp, and what would happen if the men did not ‘work’?

• Auschwitz; they would be killed.

• Dachau; they would be given extra work.

• Buchenwald; they would be transferred to another camp.

• Treblinka; they would be released.