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Who was Esther, and how did she become queen?
Esther was a Jewish woman who became queen after King Ahasuerus chose her.
Who was Mordecai to Esther?
He was Esther's older cousin and had raised her after her parents died.
What position did Haman have in the kingdom?
He was an important official who had been given a high position by the king.
Who was King Ahasuerus?
He was the king of the Persian Empire and Esther's husband.
What was the problem with moving the piano?
The piano needed to be moved, but it was too heavy for one person to move alone.
Why was Esther afraid to go before the king?
Anyone who approached the king without being invited could be put to death.
Why wouldn't Mordecai bow down to Haman?
He refused to give Haman the honor Haman demanded.
Why was Haman angry with Mordecai?
Mordecai would not bow down or show him honor.
Why did the king choose Esther to be queen?
After Vashti was removed as queen, the king's servants searched for beautiful young women, and the king chose Esther.
What did the people do to try to move the piano?
They worked together and each person pushed or pulled from where they were standing.
What did Mordecai ask Esther to do?
He asked her to go to the king and ask him to save the Jewish people.
What did Mordecai do when he learned about Haman's plan to make it legal to kill theJ Jews?
He mourned and asked Esther to help save the Jews.
What did Haman want to do to Mordecai and the Jews?
He wanted to have Mordecai killed and destroy all the Jews.
What did the king do when Esther came before him?
He welcomed her and held out his golden scepter, showing that she could approach him safely.
Why was each person needed to help move the piano?
Everyone's effort added to the others and helped move the piano.
What did Esther ask the king and Haman to come to?
What did Mordecai ask Esther to do?
He asked her to go before the king and plead for her people.
What did Haman do to try to destroy the Jews?
He convinced the king to make a law allowing the Jews to be killed.
How did the king find out about Haman's plan?
Esther told him about Haman's plan during the banquet.
What does Elder Uchtdorf mean by “lift where you stand”?
It means to do your part and help wherever you are, using the abilities and opportunities you have.
How did Esther help save her people?
She told the king about Haman's plan to destroy the Jews, and the king stopped Haman.
What happened to Mordecai at the end of the story?
He was given Haman's position and became an important leader in the kingdom.
What happened to Haman in the end?
The king ordered Haman to be hanged on the gallows Haman had prepared for Mordecai.
What did the king do to Haman?
He ordered Haman to be hanged on the gallows Haman had prepared for Mordecai.
How does the piano story relate to our lives?
Every person has a role to play. Even a small contribution can help accomplish something important. Just help where you can, where you are.