Purim
Lots (the game of chance, not many in number)
What is the meaning of the Hebrew word “Purim”
The chief antagonist of the book of Esther
Who is Haman
The King of the Persian empire during the time of Megillat Esther
Who was Achashverosh / Xerxes
The heroine of Purim
Who is Queen Esther?
When Mordechai told Esther of Haman's plans, she asked Mordechai to declare a fast that was this long
What is three days
Who is King Saul (Esther 2:5)
The celebration of victory over the genocidal plot of the evil Haman (boo)
What is the celebration of Purim?
The given reason Haman wanted to annihilate the Jews?
What is Mordechai would not bow before him?
The number of “provinces” included in the Kindgom of Media-Persia in the book of Esther
What is 127?
I was Achashverosh’ first wife
Who is Vashti?
Triangular pastries traditionally eaten during Purim
What are Hamentashen or Oz’nei Haman
The festival of “Purim” is celebrated on this/these day/days.
What is significant about the 14th and 15th of Adar II.
The amount of money Haman promised the king in exchange for permission to kill the Jewish people
What is 10,000 talents of silver?
He uncovered a conspiracy to assasinate Achashverosh.
Who is Mordechai
Virgins prepared this long before going in to King Achashverosh
One Year (Esther 2:12) - 6 mo. with Oil of Myrrh, and 6 mo. with perfumes and other cosemetics
The day before Purim is called…
What is Ta’anit (Fast of) Esther
True or False:
The Bible does NOT include a command to celebrate Purim
What is False (Esther 9:20-21)
Haman had this many sons
What is 10?
In an effort to please her, the King offered Esther this
What is up to half his Kingdom (Esther 5:3, 7:2)
The significance of the number 3 in the book of Esther as relates to this category
What is the number of women mentioned by name - Esther, Vashti and Zeresh
This powerful object was passed from the King to Haman and, later, from the King to Mordechai
What is the King’s signet ring
This distinguishes Megilat Esther from every other book of the Bible
What is G-d‘s name does not appear in the entire Scroll.
Hammedatha
Who was Haman’s father?
The chief manager of Achashverosh’s harem
Who was Hegai the eunuch
Esther’s given Hebrew name
What Hadassah
Avichayil
Who was Esther’s Father/Mordechai’s uncle (Esther 2:15)