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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much was the dowry of Gluckel's sister?
(a) 1500 Reichsthalers.
(b) 2000 Reichsthalers.
(c) 1200 Reichsthalers.
(d) 1800 Reichsthalers.

2. What was the vocation of Gluckel's second husband?
(a) Banker.
(b) Miller.
(c) Shopkeeper.
(d) Barber.

3. Where did Gluckel's parents stop on their way to Hameln at Gluckel's wedding?
(a) Avonlea.
(b) Cleves.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Hanover.

4. When did the Swedes take over Altona?
(a) 1665.
(b) 1660.
(c) 1658.
(d) 1680.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In her introduction to her memoirs, what kind of book did Gluckel write that she had no intention of writing because there were already many of them?

2. Where was Gluckel's maternal grandfather from?

3. In her introduction to her memoirs, Gluckel wrote that it was what year?

4. Who was the richest Altona Jew?

5. How long did Gluckel and Chayim stay in Hameln after marrying?

(see the answer key)

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