Major Characters
The King
Who is King Xerxes?
The person in charge of the King's Harem, who gave Esther advice
Hegai
Esther's request after approaching the King
What is attend a banquet?
If the King extended this when you approached the throne, then you survived
What is the King's gold scepter?
At the end of the Book of Esther, Mordecai rose to this position
What is second in command?
This person discovered an assassination plot against the King
Who is Mordecai?
Mordecai’s family was exiled from Jerusalem to Babylon by this King
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
The length of the King's Banquet where Vashti was asked to dance
What is 180 days or about 1/2 a year.
Mordecai wore this in mourning
Haman sealed the decree to kill the Jews with this item, given to him by the King.
What is a signet ring?
The most powerful of the King's officials
Who is Haman?
They said this: “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has started, is of Jewish origin, you cannot stand against him—you will surely come to ruin!”
Who are Haman’s advisors and his wife Zeresh?
The guards who plotted to assassinate the king died by this method
Prospective queens had to receive ___ months of beauty treatments before they were presented to the King
12
Mordecai disobeyed the King's command by refusing to do this
What is Bow down to Haman
The King's First Wife
Who is Vashti?
Esther's Mother
This Jewish holiday commemorates God saving the Jews through Esther
What is Purim?
At the end of the Book of Esther, the King clothed Mordecai in robes of what two colors?
Blue and White
Esther asked the Jews to do this before she approached the King's throne (without being requested)
What is fast for three days and nights?
He or she said this: "If I must die, I must die"
Who is Esther?
Esther's Hebrew Name
Who is Hadassah?
Haman cast lots to determine that this day of this month was the best day to destroy the Jewish people
What is March 7th
Haman told the King to do this to any man who the King wanted to honor
What is dress him in the King's robe and put him on the king’s horse?
The King decreed this at Esther's request
What is that the Jews were allowed to gather and defend themselves?