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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
Which of these comedians is NOT Jewish?
Question 2 of 10
What contemporary Jewish comedian made the video "The Great Schlep?"
Question 3 of 10
"I do not know whether there are many other instances of a people making fun to such a degree of its own character." Who said this about the Jews?
Question 4 of 10
Which of these TV characters is Jewish?
Question 5 of 10
For which TV show was Sid Caesar renown?
Question 6 of 10
Which of these is the first biblical character to laugh?
Question 7 of 10
A comedy trend of the '90s called "sick humor" owes its inspiration to whom?
Question 8 of 10
Many of which characters' sketches on Sesame Street are adaptations of traditional Jewish jokes?
Question 9 of 10
Which Jewish writer produced classics of bittersweet humor?
Question 10 of 10
What was Mel Brooks's first box office success?
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