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Elie Wiesel’s Night: MINI-RESEARCH SCAVENGER HUNT

Answer the following on a separate piece of paper—preferably typed but neatly hand-written in blue or black ink is acceptable.
Part I, Before beginning the memoir of Eliezer Wiesel, take some time to learn more about Jewish culture, world governing structures, vocabulary and Nazi Germany. In this section, write at least one thing you already know, then fill in the first section. In the next section, write a question that is broad enough that you will have to research and intriguing enough that you will. In the last box, write a summary of research.


What do you know about . . .

What do you want to know about. . .

What have you learned about. . .

the Jewish religion?








Jewish history?








Jewish culture?








Part II: Since Wiesel grew up in a traditional Jewish community, there are references to ideas, practices and events important to that community throughout Night. If there is a page number by the question or word, it indicates where the references appears in the book. This page number is only a reference; you will still need to look up the definition. If there are no page numbers, it is a concept that will give you a more global understanding of the Jewish culture but is not referenced directly.

Each answer should be at least 2-3 sentences. The point behind the 2-3 sentence requirement is for you, as a pre-AP student, to go beyond the quick and obvious answer. Learn to dig deep so that when you come across the reference in the passage, it will enhance your learning and understanding of the book.


  1. What is totalitarianism?

  2. What is the political philosophy of fascism (10)?

  3. What part did fascism play in WWII?

  4. Who was Josef Mengele?

  5. What was his role in the concentration camps during WWII?

  6. Explain the role of the Gestapo (Geheime Staatspolizei—German for secret state police): in the Nazi army.

From the Jewish culture explain the following with two or more sentences:

  1. What is a beadle?(3)

  2. Hasidism (3)

  3. Synagogue (3)

  4. The Temple (3)

  5. What is the responsibility of a Rabbi in Jewish religion and culture?

  6. What is the Talmud (3)?

  7. Explain the importance of the Talmud to the Jewish community.

  8. Who was Maimonides?(4)

  9. Kabbala/cabbala(4)

  10. Zohar (5)

  11. What does the term Zionism/Zionist (8) mean in the Jewish culture?

  12. Why was Zionism important to the Jewish people in WWII?

  13. How is Zionism important to Jews today?

  14. Palestine (9)

  15. Explain what a phylactery (16) is, what it looks like, and its significance in the Jewish religion.

  16. Kaddish (33)

  17. Job (45)

Explain the following Jewish holidays (what might you see if you were to attend or participate):

  1. Passover (10)

  2. Shavuot (12)

  3. Rosh Hashanah (66)

  4. Yom Kippur (69)

  5. Hanukah

  6. What are some physical characteristics that are identified with a Jew?

  7. What is an Orthodox Jew?

  8. Sabbath: What day of the week is the Jewish Sabbath and what is the historical significance?

  9. What is a Bar Mitzvah?

  10. Explain five rituals of a Jewish wedding.

  11. What does it mean for food to be kosher?

  12. What is the history behind kosher food?

  13. Name five special Jewish clothing items and what they are for/symbolize.

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