Reactions and Events in Sighet

The transcript narrates the life of Moishe the Beadle in Sighet, his teachings on Kabbalah, and the expulsion of foreign Jews. It describes the life in Sighet during the war, the rise of fascism, and the eventual ghettoization of the Jewish community. The narrative culminates in the final expulsion of Jews from Sighet, highlighting the community's struggles and the impact of war.

What was Moishe the Beadle's role in the House of Prayer?

• He was a rabbi.

• He was a cantor.

• He was a jack of all trades.

• He was a scribe.

Why did the narrator's father discourage him from studying Kabbalah?

• He thought it was too dangerous.

• He believed the narrator was too young.

• He wanted him to focus on basic subjects first.

• Both B and C.

What did Moishe the Beadle emphasize about questions and answers?

• Questions are more important than answers.

• Answers are more important than questions.

• Neither are important.

• Both are equally important.

What did Moishe the Beadle witness in the Galician forest?

• A massacre of Jews.

• A political rally.

• A peaceful gathering.

• A religious ceremony.

How did the people of Sighet react to Moishe's warnings?

• They helped him spread the word.

• They ignored and disbelieved him.

• They believed him immediately.

• They reported him to the authorities.

What was the initial impression of the German soldiers in Sighet?

• They were indifferent and aloof.

• They were friendly and helpful.

• They were polite and distant.

• They were cruel and harsh.

What was the first edict issued by the Germans in Sighet?

• Jews had to wear the yellow star.

• Jews were forbidden to own gold or valuables.

• Jews were forced to move to ghettos.

• Jews were prohibited from leaving their residences.

How did the Jewish community of Sighet initially feel about the ghettos?

• They were hopeful and optimistic.

• They were indifferent.

• They felt it was a good thing.

• They were terrified and anxious.

What did the narrator's father do when the deportation order was announced?

• He gathered the community for a meeting.

• He reported to the authorities.

• He buried their savings.

• He tried to flee.

What was the final destination of the Jewish community from Sighet?

• A work camp in Hungary.

• A concentration camp in Poland.

• A refugee camp in Germany.

• A safe haven in Palestine.