Key Figures
Esther was raised by this relative after her parents died.
Who is Mordechai?
Haman wore this on his head.
What is a three-cornered hat?
Special outfits we wear.
What are costumes?
This evil advisor planned to destroy the Jewish people.
Who is Haman?
Mordechai refused to do this for Haman.
What is bow down?
The three-cornered treat we eat.
What are hamantaschen?
This queen was removed from the throne for refusing to appear before the king.
Who is Queen Vashti?
The method Haman used to decide the date to destroy the Jews.
What is casting lots?
When Esther's name is read during the megillah.
Why do we say "Aww!"?
These ten people were hung alongside Haman.
Who are Haman's sons?
Haman's plan was reversed by these actions.
Why did Esther throw a banquet, confess her identity, and convince the king to issue a decree?
When Mordechai's name is read during the megillah.
Why do we say, "Yay!"
This king chose Esther as his new queen.
Who is King Ahasuerus?
The sign King Ahasuerus gave to show he had changed his mind about the Jewish people.
Why did he give Mordechai his royal ring?
What the groggers (noisemakers) are for during the megillah reading.
Why do we drown out Haman's name?