Question
Night Chapter 2
Directions: Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.
Excerpt from Chapter 2
Retrieved from pg 25 of “Night” by Elie Wiesel.
[1] There was a moment of panic. Who had screamed? It was Mrs. Schächter. Standing in the middle of the car, in
the faint light filtering through the windows, she looked like a withered tree in a field of wheat. She was howling,
pointing through the window:
[2] "Look! Look at this fire! This terrible fire! Have mercy on me!"
[3] Some pressed against the bars to see. There was nothing. Only the darkness of night.
[4] It took us a long time to recover from this harsh awakening. We were still trembling, and with every screech of
the wheels, we felt the abyss opening beneath us. Unable to still our anguish, we tried to reassure each other:
[5] "She is mad, poor w o m a n ..."
[6] Someone had placed a damp rag on her forehead. But she nevertheless continued to scream:
[7] "Fire! I see a fire!"
Question at position 1
1
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 1
How does the author establish Mrs. Schächter as a character foil to himself?
He contrasts his reaction with his initial innocence and trust in his community.
He highlights her reaction with his deep understanding of religious teachings.
He shows her reaction to reveal that both characters share the same premonitions about the
Holocaust.
He illustrates her reaction to prove that Elie was always skeptical of what was happening.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Answer
2 points
Question at position 2
Read this quotation from paragraph 24.
"With every screech of the wheels, we felt the
abyss opening beneath us."
What conclusion is best supported by this imagery? Select TWO correct answers.
The abyss represents their uncertain future.
The passengers are excited for the new journey.
The passengers feel a growing sense of fear and doom.
The train ride is physically uncomfortable.
The trip is one that they have experienced many times before.
3
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 3
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
According to the text, the passengers attempt to –
frighten Mrs. Schächter.
harm Mrs. Schächter.
irritate Mrs. Schächter.
calm Mrs. Schächter.
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
Part B
Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?
Some pressed against the bars to see. (paragraph 3)
...with every screech of the wheels, we felt the abyss opening beneath us. (paragraph 4)
Someone had placed a damp rag on her forehead. (paragraph 6)
There was a moment of panic. (paragraph 1)
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 5
Read this quotation from paragraph 1.
"She looked like a withered tree in a field of
wheat."
What is the effect of the author’s use of simile?
It suggests that Mrs. Schächter is fragile and alone in her suffering.
It foreshadows that she will be the leader of the group.
It shows that she is unyielding.
It indicates that she is blending in with the others.
Directions: Read the excerpt below and answer the questions that follow.
Excerpt from Chapter 2
Retrieved from pg 25 of “Night” by Elie Wiesel.
[1] There was a moment of panic. Who had screamed? It was Mrs. Schächter. Standing in the middle of the car, in
the faint light filtering through the windows, she looked like a withered tree in a field of wheat. She was howling,
pointing through the window:
[2] "Look! Look at this fire! This terrible fire! Have mercy on me!"
[3] Some pressed against the bars to see. There was nothing. Only the darkness of night.
[4] It took us a long time to recover from this harsh awakening. We were still trembling, and with every screech of
the wheels, we felt the abyss opening beneath us. Unable to still our anguish, we tried to reassure each other:
[5] "She is mad, poor w o m a n ..."
[6] Someone had placed a damp rag on her forehead. But she nevertheless continued to scream:
[7] "Fire! I see a fire!"
Question at position 1
1
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 1
How does the author establish Mrs. Schächter as a character foil to himself?
He contrasts his reaction with his initial innocence and trust in his community.
He highlights her reaction with his deep understanding of religious teachings.
He shows her reaction to reveal that both characters share the same premonitions about the
Holocaust.
He illustrates her reaction to prove that Elie was always skeptical of what was happening.
Question at position 2
2
Multiple Answer
2 points
Question at position 2
Read this quotation from paragraph 24.
"With every screech of the wheels, we felt the
abyss opening beneath us."
What conclusion is best supported by this imagery? Select TWO correct answers.
The abyss represents their uncertain future.
The passengers are excited for the new journey.
The passengers feel a growing sense of fear and doom.
The train ride is physically uncomfortable.
The trip is one that they have experienced many times before.
3
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 3
This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
According to the text, the passengers attempt to –
frighten Mrs. Schächter.
harm Mrs. Schächter.
irritate Mrs. Schächter.
calm Mrs. Schächter.
Question at position 4
4
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 4
Part B
Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?
Some pressed against the bars to see. (paragraph 3)
...with every screech of the wheels, we felt the abyss opening beneath us. (paragraph 4)
Someone had placed a damp rag on her forehead. (paragraph 6)
There was a moment of panic. (paragraph 1)
Question at position 5
5
Multiple Choice
1 point
Question at position 5
Read this quotation from paragraph 1.
"She looked like a withered tree in a field of
wheat."
What is the effect of the author’s use of simile?
It suggests that Mrs. Schächter is fragile and alone in her suffering.
It foreshadows that she will be the leader of the group.
It shows that she is unyielding.
It indicates that she is blending in with the others.
Answers
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Here are the answers to the questions based on the excerpt from "Night" by Elie Wiesel:
**Question 1:**
How does the author establish Mrs. Schächter as a character foil to himself?
**Answer:** He contrasts his reaction with his initial innocence and trust in his community.
**Question 2:**
What conclusion is best supported by this imagery? Select TWO correct answers.
**Answer:**
- The abyss represents their uncertain future.
- The passengers feel a growing sense of fear and doom.
**Question 3:**
According to the text, the passengers attempt to –
**Answer:** calm Mrs. Schächter.
**Question 4:**
Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?
**Answer:** Someone had placed a damp rag on her forehead. (paragraph 6)
**Question 5:**
What is the effect of the author’s use of simile?
**Answer:** It suggests that Mrs. Schächter is fragile and alone in her suffering.
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!
**Question 1:**
How does the author establish Mrs. Schächter as a character foil to himself?
**Answer:** He contrasts his reaction with his initial innocence and trust in his community.
**Question 2:**
What conclusion is best supported by this imagery? Select TWO correct answers.
**Answer:**
- The abyss represents their uncertain future.
- The passengers feel a growing sense of fear and doom.
**Question 3:**
According to the text, the passengers attempt to –
**Answer:** calm Mrs. Schächter.
**Question 4:**
Which quotation best supports the answer to Part A?
**Answer:** Someone had placed a damp rag on her forehead. (paragraph 6)
**Question 5:**
What is the effect of the author’s use of simile?
**Answer:** It suggests that Mrs. Schächter is fragile and alone in her suffering.
Feel free to ask if you have any more questions!