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Jewish Humor Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish humor?

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Jews have long used humor as a tool for self-ridicule, fighting anti-Semitism, and even passing down traditions. And in the past few decades Jewish humor has become significant in mainstream popular culture. How much do you know about Jewish humor?

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Question 1 of 10
True or false: Humor is one of the hallmarks of Yiddish literature.
Question 2 of 10
A comedy trend of the '90s called "sick humor" owes its inspiration to whom?
Question 3 of 10
What is a shlemiel?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these is the first biblical character to laugh?
Question 5 of 10
Which of these people was not a Marx Brother?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these comedians is NOT Jewish?
Question 7 of 10
According to Joan Rivers, what would've been the best way for her to deal with her husband's suicide?
Question 8 of 10
What was the Borscht Belt?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these early entertainers performed in blackface as a vital part of his or her act?
Question 10 of 10
Which of these TV characters is Jewish?
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