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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Chayim ask to recommend a Talmud scholar to arbitrate for him in Hildesheim?
(a) Abraham.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Isaac.

3. After which holiday does Gluckel's family decide to leave Hamburg in Book III?
(a) Yom Kippur.
(b) Passover.
(c) New Year's.
(d) Hannukah.

4. Who was the eighth of Joseph Hameln's children?
(a) Hannah.
(b) Yenta.
(c) Moses.
(d) Abraham.

5. How old was Gluckel when she was married?
(a) 16.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turned out to be a Messianic pretender?

2. How many children did Gluckel bear?

3. Who was the fourth eldest of Joseph Hameln's siblings?

4. Who was the second richest Altona Jew?

5. Who was the second eldest of Joseph Hameln's siblings?

(see the answer key)

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