Throughout the first chapter, we see many of the Jewish people gaining a false sense of security from the Germans by the way they initially treat the Jews. We also see Moshe the Beadle trying to warn the town of what is to come despite no one believing him. Imagine you are in Elie Wiesel's shoes. How would you react if you were in his situation? Would you be skeptical of the Germans or would you trust them? Would you listen to Moshe the Beadle? Why or why not? Use at least one piece of text evidence to support your answer. Answer in a one to two paragraph response.

Which text evidence from the passage supports the theme that even nonliving things contain a life force? select two options.it was close and dry and dusty in the house of the gods.” “i have said the magic was gone but that is not true—it had gone from the magic things but it had not gone from the place.” “i felt the spirits about me, weighing upon me.” “nor had i ever slept in a dead place before—and yet, tonight, i must sleep there.” “when i thought of it, my tongue felt dry in my throat, in spite of my wish for knowledge.” “almost i would have gone down again and faced the dogs, but i did not.”