Chapter 1-4

Moishe’s story is about his experiences and warnings to the Jews of Sighet. How does he help Elie?

• By teaching him Kabbalah and warning him about the Nazis

• By providing him with food and shelter

• By helping him escape from Sighet

• By introducing him to influential people

Elie and his father have a relationship that is:

• distant and strained

• close and supportive

• indifferent and uncaring

• hostile and aggressive

What happens with Moishe? What does he warn the townspeople about?

• Moishe is taken away by the Nazis and warns the townspeople about the impending danger many of them are killed.

• Moishe becomes the mayor and warns the townspeople about a storm.

• Moishe wins a lottery and warns the townspeople about spending wisely.

• Moishe leaves town and warns the townspeople about a festival.

What has happened to Elie and the townspeople?

• They were sent to a ghetto.

• They celebrated a festival.

• They built a new community center.

• They went on a vacation.

What is NOT an edict or a law the Jews of Sighet are forced to follow once the Nazis arrive.

• Jews were prohibited from leaving their homes for three days.

• Jews were forbidden to own gold, jewelry, or any valuables.

• Jews had to wear a yellow star.

• Jews were not allowed to worship in their own homes.

• Jews were forced to live in ghettos.

Literary Term: FORESHADOWING (Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in chapter 1?)

• Elie and Moishe studying the Kabbalah.

• Moishe telling the townspeople about what happened to him and the other foreign Jews who were deported.

• Elie's father working in the family store.

• How polite the German officers were when staying in Jewish homes.

What happens to Elie's family when they reach the concentration camp?

• They are separated and sent to different parts of the camp.

• They are welcomed and given a place to stay together.

• They are immediately released and sent home.

• They are given special treatment and privileges.

Why do the camp prisoners told Elie and his father to lie?

• To protect them from immediate harm

• To gain favor with the guards

• To confuse the authorities

• To test their loyalty

Why are the workers separated at Auschwitz?

• to increase productivity

• to reduce noise

• to prevent the spread of disease

• to enhance focus

Elie's new name is a number. What do you think this symbolizes?

• That he is no longer seen as a human being

• That the Nazis are concerned with how many prisoners there are.

• That the Nazis enjoy math.

• That Elie couldn't remember his name.