Esther
What secret did Esther keep from the king?
She was a Jew.
Why was Haman mad at Mordecai?
Mordecai would not bow to him.
How was Mordecai related to Esther?
He was her cousin that raised her.
What the name of Ahasuerus' first wife?
Vashti
What was the name of the new palace city?
Shushan
What contest did Esther join?
The contest to be the new queen.
Why did Haman brag to his family?
He was proud of his riches, children and being the only man invited to the king and queen's banquet.
How did Mordecai save king Ahasuerus' life?
He overheard two guards planning to kill the king.
Why did Ahasuerus divorce Vashti?
She refused to appear at the king's drunken feast.
What was the punishment for going to the king without being called?
Death
What did Esther do before going in to the king the first time?
She fasted for 3 days.
What did Haman's wife suggest he do in order to be happy?
Create 75 foot gallows to hang Mordecai on.
How did Mordecai react when he heard the wicked decree made by the king?
He tore his clothes, put on ashes, and cried.
What decree did the king make?
That all the Jews should be killed.
What did the king do to show that you can talk to him?
He held out his golden scepter.
What did Esther request of the king the first time?
A banquet with Haman.
What did Haman suggest they do to honor the man that the king described?
He should wear the king's robes, the kings crown, and be led through the city with the kings own horse.
What law did Mordecai and Esther create?
That the Jews could fight back or attack anyone they though was an enemy.
What did Ahasuerus' do late one night when he couldn't sleep?
He had someone read the book of records to him.
Why could the decree of the king not be changed?
It was a law of the Medes and Persians which can not be changed.
What did Esther request at the second banquet?
That her life and the life of her people be saved.
How was Haman punished?
He was hung on the gallows he had built for Mordecai.
How was Mordecai rewarded for saving the king?
He was given the king's robes and crown and was brought through the city on the king's horse.
What did he find while reading the book of records?
Mordecai had saved his life and nothing was done about it.
Why is it important that Satan did not succeed in killing all of the Jews?
If all the Jews had been killed, Jesus would not have been able to be born.