Ultimate Quiz On Night: Chapters 1-2
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Who did Elie Wiesel get to help train him in the cabbala?
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His father
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Moshe the Beadle
- C.
His rabbi
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His grandfather
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B. Moshe the BeadleExplanation
Elie Wiesel got Moshe the Beadle to help train him in the cabbala.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who found the teacher for Elie?
- A.
His father
- B.
Moshe the Beadle
- C.
His rabbi
- D.
Himself
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D. HimselfExplanation
Elie found the teacher for himself. This implies that he took the initiative to seek out a teacher and did not rely on anyone else to find one for him. This shows his determination and independence in pursuing his education.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following was NOT a detail from the description of Moshe's stories from when he was deported to Galicia?
- A.
He describes babies being used as target practice
- B.
He describes people digging their own graves
- C.
He describes his wife's death
- D.
He describes faking his own death in order to escape
Correct Answer
C. He describes his wife's deathExplanation
The correct answer is "He describes his wife's death." In the given options, all the details mentioned are from the description of Moshe's stories when he was deported to Galicia, except for the description of his wife's death. This detail is not included in the description provided.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a reason people didn't believe Moshe's tales?
- A.
They thought he was trying to get them to give him money
- B.
They thought he was crazy
- C.
They thought he wanted their pity
- D.
They thought he just wanted attention
Correct Answer
A. They thought he was trying to get them to give him moneyExplanation
The given answer, "They thought he was trying to get them to give him money," is not a reason people didn't believe Moshe's tales. The other options, such as "They thought he was crazy," "They thought he wanted their pity," and "They thought he just wanted attention," suggest possible reasons why people didn't believe Moshe's tales.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What news does Elie's father return with after his late-night meeting of the council?
- A.
They are going to be sent to Auschwitz
- B.
They are going to be deported, destination unknown
- C.
They are going to Palestine
- D.
They are going to America
Correct Answer
B. They are going to be deported, destination unknownExplanation
Elie's father returns with the news that they are going to be deported, but the destination is unknown. This suggests that they are being forcefully relocated, possibly to a concentration camp or a ghetto. The uncertainty of the destination adds to the fear and anxiety experienced by Elie and his father, as they are unsure of what awaits them in their new location.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a detail of the scene in which the ghetto is evacuated?
- A.
The day was hot
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The people could have nothing to eat or drink
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Many items were left abandoned in the street
- D.
The Hungarian police did not beat old people, women and children
Correct Answer
D. The Hungarian police did not beat old people, women and childrenExplanation
The given options describe various details of the scene in which the ghetto is evacuated. However, the detail that does not belong to this scene is "The Hungarian police did not beat old people, women, and children." This detail is not mentioned in the given options, suggesting that it is not a part of the scene being described.Rate this question:
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What type of comparison is "Everywhere rooms lay open...An open tomb."?
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Simile
- C.
Personification
- D.
Foreshadowing
Correct Answer
A. MetaphorExplanation
The given statement "Everywhere rooms lay open...An open tomb" compares the rooms to an open tomb. This is a metaphor because it directly states that the rooms are like an open tomb without using "like" or "as". The comparison suggests that the rooms are empty and lifeless, similar to a tomb.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many people ride on each train car?
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50
- B.
80
- C.
100
- D.
120
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B. 80Explanation
Each train car has a capacity of 80 people.Rate this question:
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What does madame Schachter imagine she sees during the train ride?
- A.
Dead babies
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Gas chambers
- C.
The future
- D.
Fire
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D. FireExplanation
Madame Schachter imagines she sees fire during the train ride. This is evident from the context of the question, where the options provided are different things that she imagines seeing. The correct answer is "Fire" because it aligns with the given information.Rate this question:
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When her hallucinations come true, this is an example of
- A.
Metaphor
- B.
Simile
- C.
Personification
- D.
Foreshadowing
Correct Answer
D. ForeshadowingExplanation
Foreshadowing is the correct answer because it refers to the literary technique of hinting or indicating future events or outcomes. In this scenario, the fact that the character's hallucinations actually come true suggests that they are a foreshadowing of events to come. This creates a sense of anticipation and builds tension in the narrative, as the reader or audience is made aware of what may happen in the future.Rate this question:
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