Night A Work By Elie Wiesel , The Journey Of A Story Quiz

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1. Who aided Elie with his studies?

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Elie Wiesel was helped with his studies by Moshe the Beadle, a devout and humble man who served as his tutor and spiritual mentor.

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Explore the harrowing narrative of 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, a profound memoir of survival and resilience during the Holocaust. This educational tool assesses comprehension and critical thinking, enhancing... see moreunderstanding of significant historical events and their lasting impact. see less

2. What did Elie Wiesel want to study at the beginning of the book?

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At the beginning of the book, Elie Wiesel had a strong desire to study mysticism and cabbala, but his father convinced him to focus on the Talmud and the Kabbalah.

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3. Where are the Jews of Sighet first taken after the Germans arrive?

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The Jews of Sighet were taken to ghettos as a part of the initial measures taken by the Germans upon their arrival. Ghettos were often overcrowded and gave way to harsh living conditions for the Jewish population.

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4. When the Jews of Sighet are deported, how many people are on each train car?

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The correct answer is 80. This detail is mentioned in the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, where it describes the cramped conditions in which the Jews were transported during their deportation.

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5. Madame Schatcher's visions about fire are an example of what?

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In this scenario, Madame Schatcher's visions about fire are hinting at or indicating an upcoming event, making it an example of foreshadowing.

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6. Which literary device is exemplified in the phrase, 'It was like a page torn from some storybook'?

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A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as', such as the example provided in the question.

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7. What is the literary device used in the phrase 'Everywhere rooms lay open...An open tomb'?

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The phrase 'Everywhere rooms lay open...An open tomb' compares the open rooms to an open tomb in order to emphasize a sense of emptiness and desolation, which is characteristic of a metaphor.

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8. At what age does Elie reach Auschwitz?

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Elie Wiesel was a teenager when he arrived at Auschwitz, with the correct answer being almost 15. The incorrect options of 12, 17, and 20 can mislead individuals unfamiliar with the specific age mentioned in the context of Elie's experience.

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9. What age does Elie tell the SS officer he is?

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In the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, when Elie is questioned by the SS officer about his age, he lies and tells him that he is 18 years old.

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10. What occupation does Elie tell the SS officer he is?

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In the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, Elie tells the SS officer that he is a farmer in order to avoid being selected for hard labor.

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11. What do the men say as they are approaching the crematory?

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The correct answer, 'Kaddish', is a Jewish prayer of mourning and praise typically recited during funeral services. The other options are not typically associated with this situation.

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12. What is Elie's new name at the camp?

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In the book Night by Elie Wiesel, Elie's new name at the camp is A-7713. This number serves as his identification in the concentration camp.

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13. What item did the SS extract from the Jews at the camp?

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During the Holocaust, the SS often extracted gold teeth from the Jews in concentration camps as a means of stealing valuables from them.

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14. How does Elie prevent the SS from extracting his good tooth?

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Elie prevents the SS from extracting his good tooth by convincing them he is too ill to undergo the procedure, ultimately saving his tooth.

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15. What consequences did rule-breakers face?

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In the given context, rule-breakers faced severe physical punishments such as being hanged, beaten, or shot, rather than fines, community service, or warnings.

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16. Whose death symbolizes the loss of Elie's faith?

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Elie's father's death represents a different aspect of his experience during the Holocaust, while Moshe the Beadle and Juliek play significant roles in the narrative but do not symbolize the loss of faith in the same way the pipel does.

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17. What can men do to improve their chances during the selection process?

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In this case, 'run' refers to taking action or making an effort to improve chances, while the incorrect answers are unrelated or counterproductive activities.

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18. What does Akiba Drummer ask Elie and his father to do for him?

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In the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, Akiba Drummer asks Elie and his father to say the Kaddish, a Jewish prayer for the dead, as he feels his end is near and wants to ensure someone says the prayer for him after he is gone.

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19. Why does Elie go to see the doctor?

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Elie goes to see the doctor because his foot is infected, not because of a fever, broken arm, or a headache.

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20. Who does the prisoner next to Elie in the hospital say that he trusts the most?

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The prisoner's choice of trusting Hitler the most showcases the extreme circumstances and manipulation faced by individuals during the Holocaust, where even victims found themselves in situations where trust in unexpected figures seemed like the only option.

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21. Elie and his father leaving the hospital before it's liberated is an example of what?

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The situation of Elie and his father leaving the hospital just before it's liberated can be seen as ironic because they narrowly missed being rescued, showcasing the unpredictable and often cruel nature of fate in the context of the story.

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22. How do the prisoners travel to Gleiwitz?

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The prisoners are forced to run to Gleiwitz as part of their journey.

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23. What fate awaited the men who slowed down on the way to Gleiwitz?
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24. What happened to the men who slept in the snow at the caved-in brick factory?

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The correct answer is 'died' because they were unable to withstand the extreme cold temperatures and succumbed to hypothermia.

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25. How many men get off the train at Buchenwald?

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In the novel 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, 12 men got off the train at Buchenwald, not 6, 18, or 24.

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26. What was the last word Elie's father said?

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In the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel, the last word Elie's father said was 'Eliezer' which was Elie's full name. This moment marked the end of Elie's father's life in the Holocaust.

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27. What do the liberated prisoners typically think about after being freed?

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After being deprived of food for a significant amount of time, liberated prisoners often have an intense craving for food and may think about it constantly.

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28. What are some examples of escape chances mentioned in the book?

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Throughout the book, various escape chances are presented to the characters. One of the examples provided is when their friends advise them to go to England as a way to escape the perilous situation they are in.

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29. Which of the following symbolizes Elie's loss of faith?

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In Elie Wiesel's book 'Night', the symbols of night, babies burning in pits in Auschwitz, and the hanging of the sad-eyed angel all represent Elie's loss of faith in humanity, God, and the world. These images evoke the darkness, despair, and cruelty that he witnessed during the Holocaust, contributing to his spiritual struggle.

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30. What literary device is being used in the following passage: 'The barracks we had been made to go into was very long. In the roof were some blue-tinged skylights. The antechamber of Hell must look like this.' S/M.

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The passage is comparing the antechamber of Hell to the barracks using 'like' or 'as', which is characteristic of a simile.

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Who aided Elie with his studies?
What did Elie Wiesel want to study at the beginning of the book?
Where are the Jews of Sighet first taken after the Germans arrive?
When the Jews of Sighet are deported, how many people are on each...
Madame Schatcher's visions about fire are an example of what?
Which literary device is exemplified in the phrase, 'It was like a...
What is the literary device used in the phrase 'Everywhere rooms lay...
At what age does Elie reach Auschwitz?
What age does Elie tell the SS officer he is?
What occupation does Elie tell the SS officer he is?
What do the men say as they are approaching the crematory?
What is Elie's new name at the camp?
What item did the SS extract from the Jews at the camp?
How does Elie prevent the SS from extracting his good tooth?
What consequences did rule-breakers face?
Whose death symbolizes the loss of Elie's faith?
What can men do to improve their chances during the selection process?
What does Akiba Drummer ask Elie and his father to do for him?
Why does Elie go to see the doctor?
Who does the prisoner next to Elie in the hospital say that he trusts...
Elie and his father leaving the hospital before it's liberated is an...
How do the prisoners travel to Gleiwitz?
What fate awaited the men who slowed down on the way to Gleiwitz?
What happened to the men who slept in the snow at the caved-in brick...
How many men get off the train at Buchenwald?
What was the last word Elie's father said?
What do the liberated prisoners typically think about after being...
What are some examples of escape chances mentioned in the book?
Which of the following symbolizes Elie's loss of faith?
What literary device is being used in the following passage: 'The...
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