Esther
What is the name of the book that tells the story of Esther?
The book of Esther
What did Mordechai refuse to do that made Haman angry?
Bow down to Haman
When does the fast of Esther occur?
13th of Adar
Where was Achashverosh's palace / capital city located?
Shushan
What is the name of the food that represents Haman's ears/hat?
Hamantaschen
What specific instruction did Esther give Mordechai regarding the Jews when she learned of Haman's plot?
Fast & pray for 3 days
What was Mordechai's decree that helped save the Jewish people?
The decree allowed Jews to defend themselves
What are gifts to the poor called?
Matanot Le'evyonim
Why did King Achashverosh have Queen Vashti killed?
She refused to appear before the King and his guests during a banquet
What do we do when we hear Haman's name during the Megillah reading?
Make noise
How many banquets did Esther host?
2
What did Mordechai do to receive an honour from King Achashverosh where he was rewarded?
He informed King Achashverosh of an assassination attempt by 2 servents
What is the giving of different food with 3 blessings and a drink called?
Mishloach Manot
How many provinces did King Achashverosh rule?
127
How many sons did Haman have?
10
What is Esther's Hebrew name
Hadassah
What was Mordechai's job in Shushan after the fall of Haman?
He was promoted to high office, taking on the position of Prime Minister/ Viceroy (second in rank to the King)
What extra date is Purim celebrated in Israel?
15th Adar
How long did King Achashverosh's initial feast for his officials last?
180 days
What was Haman's wife's name?
Zeresh
How long did Esther undergo beauty treatments before meeting the King?
What was Mordechai's blood relation to Esther?
He was Esther's cousin
What date did Haman cast lots to determine the date for the annihilation of the Jews.
13th of Nissan
What piece of jewellery did King Achashverosh give Mordechai after Haman's death?
His signet ring (previously given to Haman)
How tall were gallows built by Haman's orders?
50 cubits(about 75 ft)