In which of the following ways are Mrs. Schacter and Moishe the Beadle similar? Choose TWO responses.
a
Both are viewed as crazy and are not believed.
b
Both are loved by their community, despite their awkward ways.
c
Both speak of terrors that foreshadow future events.
d
Both have young sons who try to protect them.
c
Both speak of terrors that foreshadow future events.
d
Both have young sons who try to protect them.
The two ways in which Mrs. Schacter and Moishe the Beadle are similar are:
c) Both speak of terrors that foreshadow future events.
d) Both have young sons who try to protect them.
To determine which of the given options are correct, we need to analyze the similarities between Mrs. Schacter and Moishe the Beadle mentioned in each option:
a) Both are viewed as crazy and are not believed: This is true for both Mrs. Schacter and Moishe the Beadle. Mrs. Schacter's visions of fire and screams on the train to Auschwitz were initially dismissed as madness, and likewise, Moishe the Beadle's stories of the atrocities committed by the Nazis were also ignored and not believed.
b) Both are loved by their community, despite their awkward ways: This is not an accurate portrayal of Moishe the Beadle. While Mrs. Schacter's mental state evokes empathy and concern from her community, Moishe the Beadle is portrayed as a lonely and isolated figure. His odd behavior and religious fervor make him an outcast, rather than being loved by the community.
c) Both speak of terrors that foreshadow future events: This is true for both Mrs. Schacter and Moishe the Beadle. Mrs. Schacter's visions of fire and screams on the train foreshadowed the horrors of the concentration camps that Elie and the other prisoners later experienced. Similarly, Moishe the Beadle's stories of the atrocities committed by the Nazis foreshadowed the future events of mass killings and genocide.
d) Both have young sons who try to protect them: This is only true for Mrs. Schacter. In the story, Mrs. Schacter's young son, who is also a prisoner, tries to comfort and protect her during their journey to Auschwitz. However, there is no mention of Moishe the Beadle having a young son or anyone trying to protect him.
Based on the analysis, options a) and c) are the correct responses: Both Mrs. Schacter and Moishe the Beadle are viewed as crazy and not believed, and both speak of terrors that foreshadow future events.