The document provides definitions for several important Jewish terms: - The Cabbala refers to the mystical aspect of Judaism and teachings about the relationship between God and creation. - The Talmud is a central text of Judaism containing rabbinic discussions of Jewish law, ethics, customs and history. - The Torah refers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. - The Kaddish is a prayer for the dead said as part of mourning rituals. - Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year. - Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for religious

1. Jewish Terms The Cabbala — a course of study concerned with the mystical aspect of Judaism; a set of teachings meant to explain the relationship between the Creator and His creation. (In the Jewish language, the word Cabbala means “ re ceiving”, as if to receive divine insight from study and contemplation.)

2. Jewish Terms The Talmud —a central text of mainstream Judaism; a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs and history. (In the Jewish language, the word Talmud means “in struction ” or “le arning ” ; to learn from a book of instruction.)

3. Jewish Terms The Torah — Jewish religious writings that are essentially the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (what Christians call the Old Testament) — Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

4. Jewish Terms The Kaddish — often used to refer specifically to "The Mourners' Kaddish", said as part of the mourning rituals; prayers for the dead.

5. Jewish Terms Rosh Hashanah — commonly referred to as the ” Jewish New Year ”

6. Jewish Terms Yom Kippur — also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year for religious Jews.

7. Vocabulary—General Memoir — a narrative composed from personal experience; s o meone’s “life story” Judaism —the Jewish religion Rabbi —a Jewish priest Rabbinic —the writings of Jewish priests

8. Vocabulary—Ch. 1 - 2 Compatriots — fellow countrymen Edict — an official statement; law Expound — to explain in detail Firmament — the sky, or heavens Hermetically — completely sealed; airtight Pestilential — filled with disease Phylacteries — a small box containing scripture; worn by some Jewish men for daily prayer Pillage — to rob with violence Premonition — anticipation of an event, usually negative, without actual warning Truncheon — a police officer’s stick

9. NIGHT-Chapter 1 (pp.1-20) Describe Moshe, the Beadle (p.1) Why did Eliezer pray? And why did he cry when he prayed? (p.2) When Moshe returned, what story did he tell? (p.4) Why didn’t people believe him? (pp.4 - 6) Cite examples of how the Jewish citizens of Sighet began to lose their rights. (pp.8 - 9) What is a ghetto? (p.9) Why did the citizens resist the truth, even when it was in front of them? (pp. 6 - 7) Describe conditions in the train. (p. 20)

10. NIGHT-Chapter 2 (pp.21-26) Explain, “our eyes were opened, but too late.” Where was the train at this point? (p. 21) What was foreshadowed by Madame Schachter’s nightmare? (pp.22 - 24) What did some of the passengers do to quiet Mrs. Schacter? (p. 23) Where did the train finally stop? (p. 24)

11. Vocabulary—Ch. 3 - 5 Compatriots — fellow countrymen Bestial — like a beast or animal Blandishments — something used to persuade Crucible — container for cooking at high heat Emaciated — abnormally thin because of starvation or disease Leprous — showing signs of leprosy, an infectious disease that affects body tissue (causing it to rot) Manacle — to handcuff Queue — waiting line

12. NIGHT-Chapter 3 ( blue pp.27-43 / black pp.19 - 30) When questioned by the SS, why did Elie lie about his age and job? (blu 28 - 29 / blk 19 - 20) What was the first horrifying sight that Elie disbelieved? (blu 30 blk 21 ) Explain what Elie meant by “Never shall I forget these flames which consumed my faith forever.” (blu 32 / blk 22) How had Elie changed in a short time? (blu 34 / blk 24 ) What was Elie’s first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau? (blu 38 / blk 26 ) What sort of identification was used on the prisoners? (blu 39 / blk 28 ) Why was the prisoner in charge of Elie’s block removed from this position? (blu 41 / blk 29 )

13. NIGHT-Chapter 4 ( blue pp.44-62 / black pp.31-43) What were the objectives of the medical examinations? (p. 28 - 29) Why were the Jewish musicians not allowed to play music by Beethoven? (p. 28 - 29) How did Elie initially avoid losing his gold crown? (p. 28 - 29) What happened when Elie refused to give his crown to Franek? What was the end result? (p. 28 - 29) During one of the preliminary “ceremonies” for a hanging, what did Juliek whisper to Elie? What does this suggest? (p. 28 - 29) During one hanging, Elie and other prisoners cried. What made this hanging different from others? (p. 28 - 29)

14. NIGHT-Chapter 4 ( blue pp.44-62 / black pp.31-43) What was the “compulsory formality” at the entrance to all camps? (blu 45 / blk 31 ) What were the objectives of the medical examinations? (blu p.46 / blk p.32) Why were the Jewish musicians not allowed to play music by Beethoven? (blu p.32 / blk p.76) How did Elie initially avoid losing his gold crown? (blu p.28 / blk p.76) What happened when Elie refused to give his crown to Franek? What was the end result? (blu p.52-53 / blk p.36-37) During one of the preliminary “ceremonies” for a hanging, what did Juliek whisper to Elie? What does this suggest? (blu p.59 / blk p.41) During one hanging, Elie and other prisoners cried. What made this hanging different from others? (blu p.61-62 / blk p.42)

15. NIGHT-Chapter 5 ( blue pp.63-80 / black pp.44-56) Why didn’t Elie fast on Yom Kippur? (blu p.65-66 / blk p.46) What advice was Elie given to pass the selection test? (blu p.67 / blk p.47) How did Elie’s father respond when he learned his name had been written down? (blu p.71 / blk p.49-50) What did Akiba Drumer ask the others to do for him? Did they do it? (blu p.73 / blk p.51) Why was Elie placed in the hospital? (blu p.74 / blk p.52) Why was the camp to be evacuated? What did Elie learn of the fate of those who stayed behind in the hospital? (blu p.76-77 / blk p.53-54)

16. Vocabulary—Ch. 6 - 9 Contagion — an influence that spreads rapidly (fear, panic and joy can be contageous, as can disease) Embarkation — beginning of a journey Encumbrance — a burden Indeterminate — vague, sketchy, not worked out in advance Rivet — to hold attention tightly, as if physically attached Semblance — outward appearance; the way something looks or seems to be, but with a sense of falseness Vigilance — state of extreme watchfulness

17. NIGHT-Chapter 6 ( blue pp.81-92 / black pp.57-65) What happened to anyone who could not keep up with the march? (blu p.81 / blk p.57) How did Zalman die? (blu p.82 / blk p.57) What horrible realization did Elie come to concerning Rabbi Eiahou and his son? How did Elie respond to this? (blu p.87 / blk p.61) What was Juliek’s last act? (blu p.90 / blk p.63-64) How did Elie help his father when the selection was made? (blu p.91 / blk p.64)

18. NIGHT-Chapter 7 ( blue pp.93-98 / black pp.66-69) How did Elie again help his father when they were on the train? (blu p.94 / blk p.66-67) Describe the scene Elie witnessed between the father and son. (blu p.28 / blk p.68) How many got out of the wagon? Where had they arrived? (blu p.96 / blk p.76)

19. NIGHT-Chapter 8 ( blue pp.99-106 / black pp.70-75) Explain how the father / son roles had been reversed in the case of Elie and his father? (blu p.100 / blk p.70) Why was Elie’s father being beaten? (blu p.104 / blk p.73) What did Elie think of the advice given him by the head of the block? (blu p.105 / blk p.74)

20. NIGHT-Chapter 9 (blue pp.107-109 / black pp.76-77) What happened on April 5th? (blu p.107 / blk p.76) What was the resistance movement? What did they do? (blu p.108 / blk p.76) What did the prisoners do when they were freed? (blu p.109 / blk p.77)