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Young girl who became queen of Persia?
Esther
Who did Esther live with when she was a child?
Her cousin Mordechai
What was Esther's cousin's name?
Mordechai
How did Haman die?
Hanged
Who did not kneel before Haman?
Mordechai
Where did they take Esther to after taking her from Mordechai?
To the King's palace
Who did Queen Esther invite for dinner?
Xerxes and Haman
Did Mordecai accept the clothes that Esther sent him?
No
Who was Xerxes’ prime minister?
Haman
How many months of preparation did each woman complete before her turn to go to the king?
12 months
What did Esther send Mordecai?
garments
Why did Xerxes want to honor Mordecai?
He had told Xerxes about the plot to kill him
What was Esther’s other name?
Hadassah
What was made on the 13th day of the first month?
A decree
Who refused to appear before Xerxes?
Vashti
How many eunuchs did he send to fetch Vashti?
Seven
What is written in Esther 4:14 (end part of it)?
..."And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" - Esther 4:14
How many days long was his feast for the officials and servants?
180 days
What did the Jews do when they heard the commandment?
fasting, weeping, wailing, lying in sackcloth and ashes
Which feast celebrates the triumph of Jews over Haman and other enemies?
Purim