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1. A khisorn di kale iz tsu sheyn.

a)     A piece of kale would be less bitter.
b)     It’s too bad the bride is too pretty.
c)     He is shorter than he is wide.


2. Az dos meydl ken nit tantsn, zogt zi az di klezmorim kenen nit shpiln.

a)     Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.
b)     If you can't change something, change your attitude.
c)     If the girl can’t dance, she says the musicians can’t play.


3. Vemen es iz tsu eng zol optretn.

a)     You are more disappointing than an unsalted pretzel.
b)     Whoever finds it too crowded can leave.
c)     It would be impossible to underestimate you.


4. Ven nit di tsuherers, volt nit geven keyn baklogers.

a)     You fear success, but you have nothing to worry about.
b)     Someday you’ll go far, and I really hope you stay there.
c)     If not for the listeners, there wouldn’t be any complainers.


5. An aynredenish iz erger vi a krenk.

a)     An imaginary illness is worse than a real one.
b)     I treasure the time I don’t spend with you.
c)     You have miles to go before you reach mediocre.


6. Zikher iz men nor mitn toyt.

a)     My whole life is going sour.
b)     The only sure thing is death.
c)     You can’t always get what you want.


7. Altsding lozt zikh aroys mit a geveyn.

a)     Everything ends in tears.
b)     Pain is inevitable while suffering is optional.
c)     I’d agree with you but then we’d both be wrong.


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