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?

Question 1 of 10
Who was the Jewish cast member on All in the Family?
Question 2 of 10
The Marx brothers--Julius, Adolph, and Leonard--were renamed
Question 3 of 10
A comedy trend of the '90s called "sick humor" owes its inspiration to whom?
Question 4 of 10
True or false: Fanny Brice, an early star of the Ziegfield Follies, only performed in Yiddish.
Question 5 of 10
Which of these people was not a Marx Brother?
Question 6 of 10
Fanny Brice rose to stardom despite being unable to
Question 7 of 10
Which of these early entertainers performed in blackface as a vital part of his or her act?
Question 8 of 10
Which of these people was not one of the original Three Stooges?
Question 9 of 10
How did the magazine National Lampoon set a new comedic standard?
Question 10 of 10
Will & Grace was the first TV show that
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