Family
What town do Eliezer and his family come from?
Sighet
Of what faith is Elie?
Jewish
What ages did Elie and his father say they were when they got to Auschwitz?
18 and 40
Does Night primarily use ethos, logos, or pathos?
Pathos
What type of infection did Elie contract at Auschwitz?
Foot
What is Elie's oldest sister's name?
Hilda
What does Moishe the Beadle help Elie study?
The Kabbalah
Why did Elie and his father lie about their ages?
Because they would have been killed if they were too young or too old
What is one major theme of Night?
dehumanization, hope, family bonds, survival, loss of identity
What happened when Moishe was deported from Sighet?
He was taken to a concentration camp and watched the slaughtering of Jewish people. He was left for dead but miraculously escaped.
How many siblings does Elie have?
Three: Hilda, Bea, and Tzipora
What else does Elie study?
The Talmud
What was the purpose of ghettos during the Holocaust?
Temporary "holding pens" for Jewish people
What is an example of foreshadowing that happened on the train to Auschwitz?
Madame Schachter had visions of fire/a furnace
What gives Elie the strength to survive the Holocaust?
His father - he wanted to stay alive for him
From whom is Elie separated at Birkenau?
His mother and sisters
Why did Moishe lose his faith?
He was taken to a concentration camp and watched hundreds of innocent people die
Where does Elie's father die?
Buchenwald
What is the overall tone of Night?
Somber, tragic, depressing, hopeless
Why does Elie lie to Stein about his family?
Elie wants Stein to stay hopeful
Which family members are Elie reunited with after The Holocaust?
Bea and Hilda
How does Elie regain his faith after the Holocaust?
By sharing his story and learning to ask God the "difficult questions"
Why did Elie ignore his father when he was dying?
He was in fight or flight mode and was trying to survive
Name one example of figurative language in Night.
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What does Juliek's violin represent?
Music is a powerful form of self expression, which was rare during the Holocaust. Juliek was able to assert his presence, emphasize his humanity, and mourn his father's death without a single word.