Night - Quiz 1
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Moishe the Beadle was deported from Sighet because he was:
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Jewish
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A Foreigner
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Homosexual
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A Social Democrat
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Questions are based on the novel Night by Elie Wiesel.
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What was the most important thing that Moishe taught Eliezer?
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To always remember his own faults even though those of his persecutors may seem far worse in comparison.
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To strive to love God unconditionally.
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To try to ask God the right questions, not to try to find the right answers.
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To live through persecution by focusing on future revenge.
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A. To try to ask God the right questions, not to try to find the right answers.Explanation
Moishe taught Eliezer to try to ask God the right questions, not to try to find the right answers. This means that instead of searching for explanations or understanding in the face of suffering and injustice, one should focus on questioning and engaging with God. It suggests a deeper level of faith and a willingness to grapple with the mysteries of life rather than seeking simple answers. This teaching encourages a more introspective and spiritual approach to navigating difficult circumstances.Rate this question:
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What emotion best describes the attitude of the Jewish community in Sighet towards the Germans during the first five years of World War II?
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Indifference
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Terror
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Enthusiasm
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Resentment
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A. IndifferenceExplanation
During the first five years of World War II, the Jewish community in Sighet displayed an attitude of indifference towards the Germans. This suggests that they did not show any strong emotions or concerns towards the Germans and the war. They may have been unaware or unconcerned about the growing threat posed by the Germans, or they may have believed that the war would not directly impact them. This indifference could also be attributed to a lack of information or understanding about the severity of the situation.Rate this question:
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How did Eliezer learn that the Jews were to be deported?
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German soldiers forcibly drove families out of their homes.
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An official notice was sent to all the families in the community.
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He was stopped in the streets by a messenger from Budapest.
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His father heard from the Jewish Council.
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A. His father heard from the Jewish Council.Explanation
Eliezer learned that the Jews were to be deported because his father heard from the Jewish Council. This suggests that the Jewish Council had access to information about the deportation plans and they informed Eliezer's father.Rate this question:
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Which of the following people did not try to warn Eliezer's family to try to escape?
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Moishe the Beadle
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A member of teh Hungarian Police
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An old family servant
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Eliezer's uncle living in America
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A. Eliezer's uncle living in AmericaExplanation
Eliezer's uncle living in America did not try to warn Eliezer's family to try to escape. The question implies that the other three individuals mentioned, Moishe the Beadle, a member of the Hungarian Police, and an old family servant, did attempt to warn Eliezer's family. It suggests that Eliezer's uncle, despite being in a distant and presumably safer location, did not take any action to alert or assist his family in escaping.Rate this question:
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What initial event caused Madame Schachter to lose her mind?
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She was separated from her husband and two sons.
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She was beaten by the Germans for trying to escape deportation by passing as an Aryan.
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Her possessions were confiscated by the Hungarian Police.
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Her mother was shot before her eyes by the Germans.
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A. She was separated from her husband and two sons.Explanation
Madame Schachter's initial event that caused her to lose her mind was being separated from her husband and two sons.Rate this question:
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Which concentration camp does Eliezer arrive at first?
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Treblinka
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Auschwitz/Birkenau
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Buna
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Buchenwald
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A. Auschwitz/BirkenauExplanation
Eliezer arrives at Auschwitz/Birkenau first because Auschwitz/Birkenau was the largest and most notorious concentration camp during the Holocaust. It was located in Poland and served as a death camp where millions of Jews and other prisoners were systematically exterminated. Eliezer's arrival at Auschwitz/Birkenau marks the beginning of his horrifying experiences and the loss of his innocence.Rate this question:
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How old does Eliezer tell Dr. Mengele he is when he arrives at Birkenau?
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Twelve
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Twenty
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Eighteen
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Fourteen
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A. EighteenExplanation
Eliezer tells Dr. Mengele that he is eighteen years old when he arrives at Birkenau. This implies that Eliezer is deliberately lying about his age, most likely to appear older and potentially avoid being separated from his father or being sent to the gas chambers. Lying about their age was a common tactic used by many prisoners in concentration camps to increase their chances of survival.Rate this question:
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What happens to the prisoners every time they enter a new camp?
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They must submit to body searches.
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They must strip and shower.
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The must go through the gauntlet of prisoners who beat them butally.
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They must go through selection.
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A. They must strip and shower.Explanation
Every time the prisoners enter a new camp, they are required to strip and shower. This is a common procedure in many prison camps to ensure that the prisoners do not have any hidden weapons or contraband. It is also a way to maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of diseases within the camp. By stripping and showering, the prisoners are made to undergo a process of vulnerability and loss of personal belongings, further reinforcing their status as prisoners.Rate this question:
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What is the identification number tattooed on Eliezer's arm?
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X-11091
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B-103
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J-1106
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A-7713
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A. A-7713Explanation
The identification number tattooed on Eliezer's arm is A-7713. This number was assigned to him by the Nazis during the Holocaust when he was taken to the concentration camps. The Nazis used these identification numbers to dehumanize and strip away the individuality of the prisoners. The number A-7713 represents the dehumanization and suffering that Eliezer endured during his time in the concentration camps.Rate this question:
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