Characters in the Purim Story
This Persian king ruled over 127 provinces and chose Esther as his queen.
Who is King Achashverosh?
This holiday commemorates the Jews' salvation from Haman’s evil decree.
What is Purim?
Haman built this structure for Mordechai but ended up on it himself.
What is the gallows?
These two foods are traditionally given as gifts on Purim.
What are two types of ready-to-eat foods (Mishloach Manos)?
The capital city where the Purim story took place.
What is Shushan?
She was raised by her cousin Mordechai and became the queen of Persia.
Who is Esther?
Haman decided the date for the Jews’ destruction by doing this.
What is casting lots (Pur)?
The person who advised Achashverosh to execute Haman.
Who is Charvonah?
It is a Purim obligation to give charity to at least two people.
What is Matanos L’Evyonim?
This language was used to write the Megillah.
What is Hebrew?
He was the villain of the Purim story and plotted to destroy the Jewish people.
Who is Haman?
Esther risked her life by doing this without being summoned.
What is approaching the king?
Haman’s plan backfired when he was ordered to do this for Mordechai.
What is parade him through the city in royal garments?
The name of the special Purim meal.
What is Seudat Purim?
The number of sons of Haman who were hanged.
What is ten?
This righteous Jewish leader refused to bow to Haman.
Who is Mordechai?
This object was used to record and reverse Haman’s decree.
What is the king’s royal signet ring?
This person revealed Haman’s plot to the king at the second feast.
Who is Esther?
The scroll read on Purim to retell the story.
What is Megillat Esther?
The number of times Hashem’s name is explicitly mentioned in Megillas Esther.
What is zero?
She was the first queen of Achashverosh, who was deposed for refusing to appear at his banquet.
Who is Vashti?
Achashverosh could not sleep one night, leading to Mordechai’s reward. What did he do?
What is read the royal chronicles?
Haman was from this nation, long-time enemies of the Jewish people.
What is Amalek?
This tradition involves dressing up in costumes on Purim.
What is disguising oneself or wearing costumes?
Purim is celebrated on this date in the Jewish calendar.
What is the 14th of Adar?
What was Esther’s Hebrew name?
What is Hadassah?
What did Mordechai do when he heard about Haman’s evil plan?
What is he tore his clothes and cried in the streets?
Where was Haman when the king got angry at him?
What is at Queen Esther’s feast?
How many gifts of food must we give to fulfill the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot?
What is two types of food to one person?
What is the special fast that happens right before Purim?
What is Taanit Esther (the Fast of Esther)?