Night Chapters 1 and 2

Which of the following quotes from "Night" best illustrates Eliezer's loss of faith in God?

• But now, I no longer pleaded for anything."

• "The night was gone. The morning star was shining in the sky."

• "I was nothing but ashes."

• "I decided to look for my father."

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Describe one central theme from Chapters 1 and 2 of "Night" and explain how the events with the Hungarian police help develop this theme.

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WA.RL.9-10.2

Match the character with their role in Eliezer's development:

• Sighet

• Initiates the physical and emotional journey

• Hungarian Police

• Foreshadows the horrors to come

• Madame Schächter

• Represents the innocence and community life before the Holocaust

• Eliezer's Father

• Represents the prophetic voice of doom

• Moishe the Beadle

• Represents a source of comfort and then loss

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WA.RL.9-10.3

What does the metaphor "a world without God" suggest about Eliezer's feelings by the end of Chapter 2?

• He feels liberated from faith.

• He feels deep despair and loss.

• He embraces a life without belief.

• He sees hope in a fresh start.

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WA.RL.9-10.4

How does Elie Wiesel's use of flashbacks in Chapter 1 contribute to the reader's understanding of Eliezer's life before the Holocaust? Discuss the effect on narrative tension.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Categorize the following cultural elements from "Night" into how they reflect Eliezer's cultural identity:

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(a) Cultural Language

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(b) Religious Identity

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(c) Cultural Conflict

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(d) Cultural Symbols

• Interaction with Hungarian authorities

• Use of Yiddish phrases

• Description of traditional Jewish garments

• References to Jewish religious practices

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

In a film adaptation of "Night", which scene from Chapter 2 would likely be emphasized to visually convey the theme of loss of innocence?

• Eliezer's last peaceful night at home

• The train journey to Auschwitz

• The separation of families at the camp

• The arrival at Birkenau

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Provide an example from Chapter 1 where the Hungarian police actions signal the start of Eliezer's traumatic experience. Explain how this action supports your analysis.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Categorize the following events from Chapters 1 and 2 of "Night" into stages of Eliezer's "loss of innocence":

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(a) Initial Displacement

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(b) Physical Degradation

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(c) Confrontation with Death

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(d) Forewarning

• First sight of the flames at Auschwitz

• Eliezer's family is forced into the ghetto

• Moishe the Beadle's return with warnings

• The train journey with little water or food

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Match the following interactions from Chapter 1 with their thematic significance:

• The theme of ignored warnings

• Eliezer's reflection on his faith before the persecution

• The fragility of belief and knowledge

• Moishe's warnings to the community

• Denial and its consequences

• Eliezer and Moishe the Beadle's conversations about Kabbalah

• Collective blindness to danger

• Eliezer's father's initial refusal to leave

• The questioning of faith

• The community's reaction to the German soldiers' arrival

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3