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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Chayim Hameln's father?
(a) Samuel Hameln.
(b) Joseph Hameln.
(c) Michael Hameln.
(d) Abraham Hameln.

2. In her introduction to her memoirs, Gluckel recommended to her children that they be honest with both Jews and Gentiles in what?
(a) All matters.
(b) Religion.
(c) Money and goods.
(d) War.

3. How old was Gluckel when she died?
(a) 95.
(b) 72.
(c) 78.
(d) 65.

4. How old was Gluckel when she was betrothed?
(a) 14.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 16.

5. When was Memoirs of Gluckel of Hameln published in its current edition?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1932.
(c) 1785.
(d) 1895.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Gluckel's mother?

2. How did Gluckel's maternal grandfather die?

3. Gluckel's first husband came from a family of how many children?

4. In what year did Gluckel complete her diaries?

5. Where did Joseph Hameln set up Yenta and his bride?

(see the answer key)

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