Questions about Purim

What is the date on which the holiday of Purim is celebrated?

• 15th of Adar

• 14th of Adar

• 1st of Nisan

• 25th of Kislev

מה השם של המלכה שהייתה לפני אסתר?

Who was Haman the Agagite?

• Advisor to King Ahasuerus

• King of Media and Persia

• Deputy to King Ahasuerus

• Brother of Mordechai

Which commandment is not included among the commandments of the holiday of Purim?

• Reading the Megillah

• Gifts to the poor

• Sitting in a Sukkah

• Sending portions

What did King Ahasuerus's ring symbolize for Haman?

• The king's wisdom

• Official approval of his orders

• A symbol of their partnership

• His commitment to protect the Jews of Shushan

What did Queen Esther ask Mordechai for the Jews to do before she approached the king?

• To go fight the Persian army

• To fast for three days

• To collect donations for the poor

• To read the Torah

In which scroll is the story of the holiday of Purim told?

• The Scroll of Ruth

• The Scroll of Esther

• The Scroll of Lamentations

• The Scroll of Song of Songs

How many chapters are there in the Scroll of Esther?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 15

What happened to the wicked Haman at the end of the scroll?

• He was exiled to Shushan

• He was appointed king of Persia

• He was hanged on the gallows

• He fled to Babylon

What traditional food is eaten on Purim?

• Latkes

• Hamentashen

• Matzah

• Doughnuts