Purim Quiz

How much do you know about this festive holiday?

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Purim is the most carnivalesque Jewish holiday. It is a day when norms are subverted and reversed to commemorate the reversal of fortune recorded in the Book of Esther.

How much do you know about Purim?

Question 1 of 10
Josephus, a Jewish historian of the first century of the Common Era, paraphrases the story of Esther in
Question 2 of 10
Shushan Purim is
Question 3 of 10
At the end of the Purim story, we hear that the Jews killed how many of their enemies?
Question 4 of 10
Haman drew lots to determine the day he would take revenge on the Jews. This day was
Question 5 of 10
Purim and its customs of drinking, dressing-up, and mockery do NOT provide the opportunity for
Question 6 of 10
What was the name of the King of Persia in the Purim story?
Question 7 of 10
The Shabbat before Purim is called
Question 8 of 10
During Megillah reading, it is customary to say the names of Haman's sons
Question 9 of 10
The Book of Esther is one of how many biblical books that do not refer directly to God?
Question 10 of 10
Who is not mentioned in the Book of Esther
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