Night Reflection Questions

Interpretation1. Why didn't the townspeople listen to Moshe the Beadle?2. Describe Elie's relationship with Moshe the Beadle.3. Why do you think Moshe the Beadle stayed in Singhet when the people

would not listen to him? What does this say about his character?4. In Section 4, Wiesel described the hanging of one young man. Then he

said his soup was excellent that evening. What did he mean?5. In Section 4, Wiesel described the hanging of the pipel, the young servant

boy. He said the soup tasted of corpses that night. What did he mean?6. Describe and analyze Elie Wiesel's changing view of God throughout the

book.7. Describe the relationship between Elie and his father while they were in

the concentration camps. Compare and contrast this with their relationship before their imprisonment.

8. Was Madame Schächter crazy, or was she able to predict what was going to happen to the Jews?

9. Why did the Jews hold onto their illusions for so long?

Critical Thinking1. How did Elie Wiesel change over the course of the book? Were these changes for

the better?2. The author often used vivid language to describe a scene or event. Give an example

of his use of vivid language that you found most effective. Tell why it was effective.3. What was the overall mood of the story? Give examples to support your answer.4. Which character do you know the most about? Which character do you know the

least about?5. Were you able to predict the ending? What clues did the author give?6. Discuss the author's use of language. Is it natural? Do people you know talk the way

the characters did?7. Does the mood of the story change? How does the author show this?8. What words does the author use to create the atmosphere of the book?9. Were the descriptions in the book effective? Give some examples.10. Which senses did the descriptions cause you to use? Give examples of the

descriptions using hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, taste.

Personal Response1. Did you enjoy reading Night? Why or why not?2. Is Night a good title for the book? Why or why not? If not, what title would

you suggest?3. Did you have strong feelings while reading this book? If so, what did the

author do to cause those feelings? If not, why not?4. Did Elie Wiesel's experiences change the way you look at yourself? How?5. Have you read any other stories similar to Night ? If so, tell about them.6. Would you recommend this book to another student? Why or why not?7. What makes Elie Wiesel a unique and different author?8. What questions would you like to ask Elie Wiesel?9. What was the saddest part of the story?10. What do you remember most about the story?11. What picture did the author leave in your mind?12. What did the book make you think about?