What Do You Know About Purim?

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Quiz Questions

1.
The holiday of Purim is based on events that occur in which book of the Bible?
- A.
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  Ruth
- B.
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  Micah
- C.
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  Esther
- D.
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  Joshua
2.
Purim comes from the Jewish word pur which means:
- A.
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  Study
- B.
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  Prayer
- C.
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  Joy
- D.
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  Lot
3.
Haman became enraged at Mordecai, the Jew, because:
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- A.
  Mordecai refused to bow to Haman
- B.
  Mordecai had insulted him
- C.
  Mordecai had stolen money from him
- D.
  Mordecai was richer than Haman
4.
Haman, the villain in the story, is an ancient descendant of which character from the Book of Genesis?
- A.
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  Noah
- B.
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  Esau
- C.
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  Joseph
- D.
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  Ishmael
5.
Before appearing before the king, Esther asked the Jewish people to:
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- A.
  Send her money
- B.
  Lock their doors and hide
- C.
  Prepare for battle with the king's men
- D.
  Fast and pray
6.
One of the special treats associated with Purim is …
- A.
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  Matzah
- B.
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  Honey and apples
- C.
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  Hamantaschen
- D.
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  Sufganiot (fried donuts)
7.
Today, the Jewish people celebrate Purim by doing the following:
- A.
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  Dress up in costumes and hold a parade
- B.
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  Dance around with the Torah
- C.
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  Pray at the Western Wall
- D.
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  Sit on low stools in mourning
8.
In synagogues today when the scroll of Esther is read aloud, every time Haman's name is mentioned, the congregation makes noise by:
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  Clapping their hands
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  Shaking a noisemaker called a grager
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  Beating a gong
- D.
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  Blowing the Shofar

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Student!
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Great effort! You are a student of Jewish holidays and are on your way to becoming more knowledgeable about the joyous celebration of Purim. Thank you for taking our quiz! Scroll below to see the answers. Learn more about Esther, a woman whose courageous stand against persecution saved the lives of the Jewish people. Explore the miraculous rescue of her people by her bravery and faith with this complimentary Bible study, The Life of Esther.
2.
Scholar!
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3.
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4.
Professor!
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