Megillat Esther - Basic Information
Who was Esther's first cousin?
Mordechai
How did the annual holiday of Purim come about?
Mordechai and Esther established the holiday
What happened with the assassination plot?
Mordechai overheard the plot and reported it. The traitors were hanged.
Why did Haman's mood sour quickly?
Mordechai still refused to bow to Haman
What did the Jews throughout the empire do on the day after the battle?
On the 14th of Adar, the Jews worldwide celebrated
When did the Jews of Shushan celebrate?
On the 15th of Adar
Who's refused the king's invitation?
Queen Vashti
What was Esther's reply to Achashverosh at the 1st feast?
She Invited the king and Haman to another feast
What did Esther fear would happen if she approached the king?
She would be put to death
Where did Esther live?
Shushan
What was the king's condition the night after the 1st party?
Sleep eluded the king
What date was chosen to kill the Jews?
The 13th day of the month of Adar.
What date is Purim celebrated in most places?
The 14th of Adar
What was the complete reversal hat happened on the 13 of Adar?
The Jews throughout the Persian Empire mobilized and killed the enemies who had wanted to kill them
What did Mordechai and Esther's decree grant the Jews?
The Jews were granted permission to defend themselves against their enemies.
What did the King ask Esther at the feast?
Whether she had anything to request
What was Esther's secret?
her Jewish identity
How was the date determined?
lottery
Esther said, "My people and I have been...
sold to be annihilated, killed and destroyed!
What did Esther ask of Mordechai and the Jews?
All the Jews in Shushan fast for three days and nights.
What did Mordechai ask Esther to do?
Approach the king and beg him to spare her people
Who was Esther's father?
Avichayil
What did everyone but Mordechai do when Haman appeared?
Bow down
Who did Haman recommend be done to the king's honoree?
Dress the man in royal garments and lead him on the royal horse, proclaiming before him, 'So is done for the man whom the king wishes to honor!' "
Of all the women in the search, who was chosen?
Esther
True or False. Esther wanted to be the chosen queen
False
What did Esther ask the king's permission for?
For the Jews in Shushan to have one more day to destroy their enemy
What was Esther's Hebrew name?
Hadassah
What was the gallows that Haman built for Mordechai used for?
Haman was hanged on that gallows.
Who was among the enemy that died in Shushan?
Haman's 10 sons.
What benefits were bestowed on Esther and Mordechai, immediately after Haman's demise?
Haman's property and wealth was given to Esther, and Mordechai was appointed vizier in Haman's stead
How did Haman feel about being invited to Esther's feast?
Happy and proud
What did Mordechai do when he heard the decree against the Jews?
He dressed in sackcloth and put ashes on his head
What did Haman resolve to do?
He resolved to take revenge against all the Jews
Who did Haman think the king wanted to honor?
Himself
What event was read to the king the night he couldn't sleep?
How Mordechai saved the king's life from a plot.
What was Eshter's religion/race?
Jewish
What did the declaration order the people to do to the Jews?
Kill all Jews on the 13th of Adar.
Who spoke of assassinating the king?
Two of the king's servants, Bigtan and Teresh
What was the consequence of refusing the king?
Vashti was removed from her position as Queen
What position was Haman given?
Vizier (Second to the king)
What did Haman build at the advice of his wife and advisors?
A gallows
What did Esther plan for the king and Haman?
A private feast
What event opens the story of the Megillah?
A royal party
Who gave permission for Haman to carry out his plan?
Achashverosh
Why was Haman in the king's courtyard that morning?
To ask the king's permission to hang Mordechai!
Where did Haman go after honoring Mordechai?
To the second feast.