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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Gluckel's father?
(a) Chayim Hameln.
(b) Lob Pinkerle.
(c) Joseph Hameln.
(d) Joseph Pinkerle.

2. From whom did Gluckel receive secular education?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her cousins.

3. Where was Gluckel's maternal grandfather from?
(a) Hanover.
(b) Hameln.
(c) Detmold.
(d) Berlin.

4. To whom was Gluckel's sister betrothed?
(a) Reb Anders.
(b) Reb Gumpel.
(c) Reb Heinz.
(d) Moshe Sneider.

5. Gluckel's first husband came from a family of how many children?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 10.
(d) 13.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her introduction to her memoirs, Gluckel recommended to her children that they be honest with both Jews and Gentiles in what?

2. How much was the dowry of Gluckel's sister?

3. Memoirs of Gluckel of Hameln takes place beginning in what year?

4. What was the name of Gluckel's aunt name who was orphaned with her mother?

5. Life in Hamburg was granted at the mercy of whom?

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