5 W's
Who is the first queen in Persia?
Vashti
Why does Haman hate Mordecai?
Mordecai refuses to bow to him, and will not fear him
How many banquets does Esther hold, and who is invited?
2, the king and Haman
What's the best paper company in Scranton, PA?
Dunder Mifflin
Where are the important places in Esther?
Susa
What is Mordecai's relation to Eshter?
Cousin
What is the half truth that Haman tells the king?
That the Jews have differing customs (true), and they do not follow the king's law (false)
What secret does Esther reveal at the 2nd banquet?
She is Jewish, and Haman plans to destroy her and her people
What is a good movie?
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When was Esther written?
Sometime after 465 BC
Name and describe the literary structure of Esther
Chiasm. A series of reversals, where the last reverses the first, the 2nd to last reverses the second, etc.
How long do Mordecai and Esther have to stop the destruction of their people?
11 months
What position is Mordecai elevated to?
2nd to the king
What is the best song to sing in the car?
Answers vary
Why is Esther important?
It pushes us to look at our own lives, and consider how God is working in the background, even through dark times
What is the king's process and criteria for selecting a new queen?
Very beautiful women are given 12 months of beauty treatments, then he picks the one he finds the most attractive
What is Esther's strategy to go to the king's inner court?
Fasts for 3 days, along with her servants, and the rest of the Jews in Susa
What is the celebration that is held in honor of Esther and Mordecai saving their people?
Purim
What is the best breakfast food?
Biscuits and gravy
What is Esther about?
God anonymously uses a Persian queen to preserve His people on Purim
How long does Xerxes' celebration last? (2 numbers)
180 days of showing off his wealth and glory, 7 days of feast
What happens when the king cannot sleep?
He is read the book about his reign, and discovers Mordecai stopped the assassination plot. Haman accidentally has Mordecai honored greatly because of this. Ironic.
What happens on the 12th month?
The Jews defend themselves, defeat over 75,000 enemies, but do not collect the plunder.
Who are the Axis powers in WWII?
Germany, Italy, Japan