Night, Chapter 1-3 Study Guide

ELA 10

What statements best explains why the Jewish residents of Sighet were fond of Moishe but not other needy people in the village?

Moishe stayed out of the way, and he was awkward and shy.

Order of events chronologically (Q6)

• Eliezer studied the Talmud and Kabbalah and was passionate about Judaism

• The Nazis invaded Hungary at the invitation of the new government

• The Jews were forced to wear the yellow star

• All of the Jewish community was deported in waves to concentration camps

How does the author mainly create suspense throughout Chapter 1?

By describing Moishe’s experience with the German Army, which everyone in Sighet ignores.

Which of these inferences about Eliezer is best supported by Chapter 1?

Eliezer is a very religious young man who wants to study the Kabbalah and deeply believes in God

What is the central idea of chapters 2-3?

Eliezer and the other Jews of Sighet endure a horrific train ride to Auschwitz where many are sent to the crematorium and the rest become prisoners in the concentration camp

Which of these inferences about Stein, his mother’s niece’s husband and Eliezer’s cousin by marriage is best supported by the information we learn about him stopping to visit once the train with other people from their town arrives?

Stein gave up his will to live after he heard the real news about what happened to his wife and sons.

Which of the following inferences best supports the explanation of why one of the jewish prisoners cursed the newcomers and asked them why they came to Auschwitz?

The prisoner can’t believe that they hadn’t heard about the death camps and believes they should have killed themselves rather than came here.

Order these events in chronological order (Q11):

• Eliezer and the other Jews of Sighet are transported in a hot, crowded train

• Eliezer sees his mother for the last time. 

• Eliezer and his father try to avoid transport from Auchwitz and hope the war will end soon. 

• Eliezer and his father are forced to march four hours to another work camp, Buna. 

What is an example of foreshadowing in chapter 2?

Mrs. Schächter’s repeated screams about fire that no one else can see.

What’s the central idea of Chapter 1?

Eliezer and his family had a good, normal life before the Nazis came to Sighet and eventually forced them to leave.

What was Eliezer’s father’s role in the community?

Eliezer’s father is a store owner whose advice is sought out because he’s a respected leader of the Jewish community.