Who was the Queen of the nation of Israel married to the King of Persia?
Esther
What was the name of the King of Persia?
Achasverous
Who tried to have the King kill all the Jews?
Haman
What day did Haman want the Jews to be killed on?
13th of Adar
What month is Purim in?
The month of Adar
What was the name of Esther's uncle?
Mordecai
Who was the King's advisor?
Haman
What shape was Haman's hat?
Triangle with 3 corners
What are the cookies shaped like Haman's hat called?
Hamantashen
What did Mordechai tell Esther not to tell Achashverosh?
That she is not Jewish
What was Esther's secret?
She was Jewish
What did the king hold to find a new queen?
Beauty contest
What do we say when Haman's name is said?
BOO!
What did Esther ask the King to do?
That her people, the Jews, be spared
Where does the story of Purim take place (what Empire)?
Persia, see "King 500" for city name
Who was the original wife of the King of Persia?
Vashti
What did the King do instead of killing all the Jews?
What fun item is used to drown out Haman's name?
Grogger
What is the scroll that holds the story of Purim called?
Megillat Esther
According to the Purim story, what did Mordecai refuse to do?
Bow down
Why was Vashti banished?
She did not want to dance for the king and his friends
Where was the King's Palace located? (city)
Shushan
How did Haman determine the day the Jews were to be killed?
He cast lots
What does Purim mean?
To Cast Lots
what is "Mishloach Manot"?
basket with food to friends and family