Night Book Quiz By Elie Wiesel
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What year does the memoir begin, and how old is Elie?
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In 1945 and Elie is 15 years old.
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In 1941 and Elie is 12 years old..
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In 1944 and Elie is 13 years old.
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Explore key historical events through the 'Night Book quiz by Elie Wiesel'. This quiz assesses understanding of Elie Wiesel's experiences during the Holocaust, starting from 1941 when Elie was just 12. It covers family background, significant figures, and initial Holocaust encounters, enhancing comprehension of historical and literary contexts.
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Elie Wiesel has 3 sisters: two older than him, and one younger than him.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because it clearly states that Elie Wiesel has three sisters, with two being older than him and one being younger than him. This information provides a clear and concise explanation for why the answer is true.Rate this question:
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Moishe the Beadle was a ______.
Correct Answer
JewExplanation
Moishe the Beadle, a character in Elie Wiesel's memoir "Night," is a Jewish man. He is deeply religious and serves as a caretaker at the Hasidic synagogue in Sighet, where he becomes Elie Wiesel's spiritual mentor. Moishe's Jewish identity is central to his character and his experiences, particularly when he is deported with other foreign Jews and later escapes to warn the community about the atrocities he witnessed.Rate this question:
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What was the name of the maid that tried to convince them to escape with her?
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Madeline
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Martha
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Tzipora
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Kabbalah
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A. MarthaExplanation
Martha is the correct answer because she is the maid who tried to persuade them to escape with her. The question asks for the name of the maid who made this attempt, and Martha is the only option that fits this description.Rate this question:
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No one believes Moishe when he tells them what he went through.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that no one believes Moishe when he shares his experiences. This implies that Moishe's story is not being accepted or acknowledged by others. Therefore, the correct answer is "True" as it aligns with the given information.Rate this question:
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What is the first camp they arrive at?
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Auschwitz
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Birkenau
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Buna
Correct Answer
A. AuschwitzExplanation
The first camp they arrive at is Auschwitz.Rate this question:
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What's the name of the camp inside Auschwitz?
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Buna
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Dachau
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Birkenau
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Chelmno
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Belzek
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A. BirkenauExplanation
Birkenau is the correct answer because it was the name of the camp inside Auschwitz. Auschwitz was a complex of Nazi concentration camps and Birkenau, also known as Auschwitz II, was the largest and most notorious of them. It was primarily used as an extermination camp, where millions of Jews and other prisoners were killed in gas chambers.Rate this question:
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What did they smell when they first saw the fire?
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The smell of food.
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The smell of burning flesh.
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The smell of burning trash.
Correct Answer
A. The smell of burning flesh.Explanation
The correct answer is "The smell of burning flesh." This suggests that when they first saw the fire, they detected a distinct odor that indicated something was burning, specifically the smell of burning flesh. This implies that there may have been a fire accident or a situation involving harm to living beings.Rate this question:
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Who was Elie immediately separated from as soon as he arrived at Birkenau?
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Tzipora
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His mom
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His dad
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A. Tzipora
A. His momExplanation
As soon as Elie arrived at Birkenau, he was immediately separated from his younger sister, Tzipora, and his mother. This separation was a common practice in concentration camps, where families were often split up upon arrival. Elie was forced to go with the male prisoners, while his mother and sister were sent to the women's section. This separation was a traumatic experience for Elie as he had to witness his family being taken away from him, and it marked the beginning of the harsh realities and dehumanization he would face during his time in the camp.Rate this question:
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Did Elie lie about his age? If so, how old did he say he was?
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Yes, he said he was eighteen.
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Yes, he said he was twenty-one.
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No, he didn't lie about his age.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, he said he was eighteen.Explanation
Elie did lie about his age and claimed to be eighteen.Rate this question:
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Elie's dad lied about his age by saying he was forty.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Elie's dad lied about his age by claiming to be forty. Since the statement does not provide any further information or context, we can only assume that Elie's dad indeed lied about his age. Therefore, the correct answer is True.Rate this question:
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Which way were Elie and his dad directed to go after being selected?
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They were told to go to the right.
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They were told to go to the left.
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They were told to keep going straight.
Correct Answer
A. They were told to go to the left.Explanation
Elie and his dad were directed to go to the left after being selected.Rate this question:
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After Elie was selected and told which way to go, he saw a huge pit with ______.
Correct Answer
burnt babiesExplanation
The correct answer is "burnt babies." After Elie was selected and given directions, he came across a large pit where he witnessed the horrifying sight of burnt babies. This suggests that Elie was likely in a concentration camp or a war-torn area where such atrocities were committed. The mention of burnt babies highlights the unimaginable cruelty and brutality that Elie witnessed during his experience.Rate this question:
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Why was Elie's dad beaten?
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He asked to go to the restroom.
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He asked if he could have some water.
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He asked if he could have some food.
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He insulted an officer.
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A. He asked to go to the restroom.Explanation
Elie's dad was beaten because he asked to go to the restroom. In concentration camps like Auschwitz, prisoners were subjected to harsh and dehumanizing conditions. Basic human needs and rights were often denied, and any request for such needs, like using the restroom, could be met with violence from the guards. The prisoners were treated with extreme cruelty and any form of resistance or inconvenience was met with punishment.Rate this question:
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Where were they tattooed?
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In Auschwitz
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In Buna
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In Birkenau
Correct Answer
A. In AuschwitzExplanation
The correct answer is "in Auschwitz." Auschwitz was a concentration and extermination camp during the Holocaust. Many prisoners, including Jews, were forcibly tattooed with identification numbers on their arms upon arrival at Auschwitz. This dehumanizing practice was a way for the Nazis to strip away the individual identities of the prisoners and reduce them to mere numbers.Rate this question:
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In their block, what were Elie and his dad in charge of doing?
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Counting electrical fittings
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Keeping the place clean
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Cooking food
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A. Counting electrical fittingsExplanation
Elie and his dad were in charge of counting electrical fittings in their block. This implies that they were responsible for keeping track of the number of electrical fittings present in their living area. It suggests that they had a specific role or task related to the maintenance or management of the electrical system in their block.Rate this question:
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Was the French girl in Elie's block really French?
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Yes
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No
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It didn't say
Correct Answer
A. NoExplanation
The question is asking whether the French girl in Elie's block was really French. The correct answer is "no" because the question implies that the girl might not have been French.Rate this question:
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Why was Elie whipped publicly?
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He witnessed the block keeper fondling with a girl.
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He didn't do his work.
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He got in a fight with one of the officers over his dad.
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A. He witnessed the block keeper fondling with a girl.Explanation
Elie was whipped publicly because he witnessed the block keeper engaging in inappropriate behavior with a girl. This act of witnessing the block keeper's misconduct likely went against the rules or norms of the concentration camp, leading to the punishment of public whipping as a means of maintaining order and discipline.Rate this question:
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What event confirmed Elie God was dead?
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He watched a child be hanged and then die.
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He watched his relative, Stein, get shot.
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He watched his dad burn.
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A. He watched a child be hanged and then die.Explanation
The event that confirmed Elie God was dead was when he watched a child being hanged and then die. This traumatic experience likely shattered his belief in a benevolent and just God, leading him to believe that God no longer existed. The other events mentioned, watching his relative Stein get shot and watching his dad burn, were also horrific and likely contributed to his loss of faith, but it was specifically witnessing the hanging and death of the child that served as the final confirmation for Elie.Rate this question:
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Elie worshiped God during the Jewish celebrations.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Elie did not worship God during the Jewish celebrations. In fact, in the book "Night" by Elie Wiesel, Elie describes his loss of faith and how he questioned God's existence and presence during his time in the concentration camps. He witnessed and experienced such immense suffering and cruelty that it caused him to doubt his belief in God. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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Elie's inheritance from his dad was?
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A spoon
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A knife
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Money
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Jewelry
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Nothing
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A. A spoon
A. A knifeExplanation
Elie's inheritance from his dad was a spoon and a knife. This suggests that his father did not have much wealth or material possessions to pass on to him. The mention of a spoon and a knife implies that these were simple and practical items, possibly indicating a modest lifestyle. It also highlights the harsh reality of their circumstances, as these basic utensils were considered valuable inheritances in their situation.Rate this question:
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Elie and his dad decided to stay in the infirmary and wait for the Russian Army to liberate them.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Elie and his dad did not decide to stay in the infirmary and wait for the Russian Army to liberate them. In fact, they made the decision to evacuate with the rest of the prisoners and join the death march to Buchenwald. This is evident in the book "Night" by Elie Wiesel, where he describes their journey and the hardships they faced during the evacuation.Rate this question:
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Did the rabbi's son want to get separated from his dad?
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Yes, he ran as fast as possible to get ahead of the rabbi.
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No, he tried to run next to the rabbi the whole time.
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What rabbi?
Correct Answer
A. Yes, he ran as fast as possible to get ahead of the rabbi.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, he ran as fast as possible to get ahead of the rabbi." This answer is supported by the statement that the son ran as fast as possible to get ahead of the rabbi, indicating a desire to separate from his father.Rate this question:
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In which camp did Elie reencounter with Juliek?
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Buna
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Gleiwitz
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Dachau
Correct Answer
A. GleiwitzExplanation
Elie reencountered with Juliek in Gleiwitz.Rate this question:
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What did Elie feel when he wanted to keep all the food to himself and not share with his dad?
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Guilt
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Anger
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Sadness
Correct Answer
A. GuiltExplanation
When Elie wanted to keep all the food to himself and not share with his dad, he felt guilt. This is because Elie was aware that his father was weak and needed the nourishment just as much as he did. Elie's guilt stemmed from the realization that he was prioritizing his own survival over his father's well-being, which went against his sense of moral responsibility and familial duty.Rate this question:
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What illness did Elie's dad get?
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Diabetes
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Alzheimer
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Dysentery
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A. DysenteryExplanation
Elie's dad got dysentery. Dysentery is an infectious disease that causes inflammation of the intestines, resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus. It is often caused by contaminated food or water. In the context of Elie's story, dysentery was a common illness among the prisoners in the concentration camps during the Holocaust.Rate this question:
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How did Elie's dad die?
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He died in his sleep.
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He had a heart failure.
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He was beaten to death.
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A. He was beaten to death. -
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Elie did not cry when he dad died.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Elie's lack of tears when his father died can be attributed to the extreme conditions he experienced in the Holocaust. The traumatic experiences and constant exposure to death and suffering may have desensitized him emotionally, making it difficult for him to express his grief in a conventional way. Additionally, the survival instinct and the need to remain strong in order to endure the harsh realities of the concentration camp might have suppressed his emotions.Rate this question:
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What date was Elie liberated?
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April 11th, 1944
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April 12th, 1945
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April 12th, 1944
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April 11th, 1945
Correct Answer
A. April 11th, 1945Explanation
Elie was liberated on April 11th, 1945.Rate this question:
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Where did Elie see himself in a mirror for the first time since the ghettos?
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In France
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In a hospital
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In his home after returning
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A. In a hospitalExplanation
Elie saw himself in a mirror for the first time since the ghettos in a hospital. This suggests that Elie had been through a traumatic experience, possibly during the Holocaust, which resulted in him being hospitalized. Seeing himself in a mirror after such a long time could have been a significant moment for him, symbolizing a return to some sense of normalcy or a chance to confront the physical and emotional scars of his past.Rate this question:
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