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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Life in Hamburg was granted at the mercy of whom?
(a) The Town Council.
(b) The State Council.
(c) The King.
(d) The Dictator.

2. How old was Gluckel when the Swedes attacked Altona?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

3. Who was the richest Altona Jew?
(a) Joseph Hameln.
(b) Chayim Furst.
(c) Alexander Hurst.
(d) Chayim Hameln.

4. Who did Gluckel and Chayim visit for New Year's in Book IV?
(a) Abraham Stadthagen.
(b) Abraham Hameln.
(c) Joseph Hameln.
(d) Moshe Stadthagen.

5. Who fell upon hard times in Poland who was helped by Joseph until being enticed by unfulfilled promises in Hameln?
(a) Samuel Cleves.
(b) Abraham Hameln.
(c) Solomon Gans.
(d) Hirz Letz.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom was Gluckel's sister betrothed?

2. With whom did Gluckel meet at Leipzig Fair to discuss the matter with Loeb in Book V?

3. How far in the future was Zipporah's wedding set in Book IV?

4. Who was the fifth of Joseph Hameln's children?

5. What was the vocation of Gluckel's second husband?

(see the answer key)

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