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Deifne "Gestapo"
A police force that was led by Hitler and the Nazis
100
Provide two descriptive words/phrases that describe Elie Wiesel within the story.
Answers could include, but are not limited to: - Strongly religious. - Mature for his age. - Fearless. - Maintains his composure. - Conservative - Anything I say yes to. :)
100
What city does Elie and his family live in at the beginning of the novel?
Sighet, Transylvania
100
How does the following quote demonstrate Elie's religious beliefs? "Why did I pray? Strange question. Why did I live? Why did I breathe?" (Wiesel 4)
Discussed exactly how absolutely necessary is to for Elie to believe in a God. It is SO important to him!
200
Define "Ghetto (within the context of World War II)
An area within a city that is closed off and guarded for the purpose of isolating a specific group of people for any given reason. Often, it is very impoverished and poor in living conditions.
200
Provide two descriptive words/phrases that describe Shlomo Wiesel within the story.
- Well respected - Traditional - Ignorant - Optimistic - Very involved in community - A leader (maybe not a good one though) - Anything I say yes to :)
200
Why was Moishe the Beadle forced to leave the city, initially?
All foreign Jews were being removed, and Moishe the Beadle was foreign.
200
How does the following quote demonstrate how Shlomo is described in the beginning of the novel? "The yellow star? So what? It's not lethal..." (Wiesel 11)
It demonstrates how Shlomo is too stubborn to see the truth behind the situation; he can see terrible things happening, yet chooses not to relish in the severity of the situation.
300
Define "Kabbalah"
Jewish Mysticism! Or Jewish mystical practices.
300
Who did Elie refer to as the Jews' first oppressors, within the story?
The Hungarian Police
300
What atrocities did Moishe the Beadle witness during his time away from Elie and the town?
-Jews digging trenches, then being executed and falling into them - Infants being used as targets for machine guns.
300
Find and list a quote that demonstrates the optimism/doubt/disbelief of the Jewish people, regarding the removal of the Jews early in the novel.
Up to my discretion!
400
Define "Talmud" or "Talmudic"
The Jewish Law, or referring to the Jewish Law.
400
Provide two descriptive words/phrases that describe Moishe the Beadle within the story.
- Unimportant - Insignificant - A teacher - Poor - Humble - Philosophical - Anything I say yes to! :)
400
Describe the course of events regarding Mrs. Schacter within section 2 in three steps in this manner: First: Next: Finally:
First: She was screaming about seeing a fire Next: In an effort to quiet her down, the Jews gagged her Finally: She broke free, so the Jews nearly beat her to death to silence her.
400
Find and list a quote that demonstrates how evil ALL humans can be (hint: think not of how the Nazis treat the Jews).
Up to my discretion!
500
Describe the tradition of Passover.
Ancient Egypt, God sent a plague as punishment for the slavery of the Jews that would kill each first born son in each household; those of Jewish descent were told to paint a mark with the blood of a lamb, and the plague would "pass over" that family, and cause no harm.
500
What are Elie's 3 sisters' names?
Hilda, Bea, Tzipora
500
Prior to being moved to the ghettos, name three of the laws/restrictions that targeted the Jews.
- Not being able to leave for three days - Being forbidden to own gold or any valuables - Being required to wear the yellow star. - Not being able to travel by rail - Not being allowed in restaurants or cafes - 6:30pm curfew
500
Find and list a quote that demonstrates how helpful and mature Elie was during the removal of the Jews of the area.
Up to my discretion!