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Who was Moishe the Beadle?
A poor, humble, and religious caretaker of the synagogue in Sighet.
What made the people of Sighet believe that Moishe was mad?
His stories of escaping prison camps, and seeing infants shot.
What year does Night begin?
1941.
Where does our story begin?
Sighet, Romania.
What was Elie's fathers name?
His name was Shlomo Wiesel.
How old was the boy who was hanged in the gallows that still haunts Elie?
He was thirteen.
What do most people consider the final act / end of WWII?
The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
How many days was Elie in the first train car from Sighet?
Three days.
Who was Juliek?
A young Polish musician and fellow prisoner, who died shortly before they were liberated.
What was Elie's "inheritance" from his father, and why is it important?
They represent the only material legacy Shlomo can leave his son, highlighting their utter destitution.
Who were Germany's main allies throughout the war?
Italy and Japan.
What was the first camp they arrived at from Sighet?
Auschwitz-Birkenau.
What was the boy who was hanged called?
The Pipel.
What is the primary reason the Jews of Sighet refuse to believe Moshe the Beadle’s warnings?
They think he has gone mad and they are in denial about the possibility of such evil.
How many years did WWII last?
Six years.
The repetition of the phrase "Never shall I forget..." in the famous passage after their arrival at camp is an example of:
A. Anaphora
B. Hyperbole
C. Allusion
D. Oxymoron
How is Elie's last name pronounced?
"Vee-soul"
Why does Akiba Drumer eventually lose the will to live?
He loses his faith in God, which was his primary source of resilience.
Which President did Elle speak for at his inauguration?
Bill Clinton at the 1999 inauguration.
Himself, resembling a corpse due to the malnutrition, dehydration, and other torture.