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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?

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Question 1 of 10
When is seudat Purim eaten?
Question 2 of 10
The Book of Esther is one of how many biblical books that do not refer directly to God?
Question 3 of 10
According to tradition Esther and Mordecai are buried in:
Question 4 of 10
The Fast of Esther (Ta'anit Esther) is related to
Question 5 of 10
True or False: During Megillah reading, it is customary for the congregation to drown out the name of Ahasuerus by making noise.
Question 6 of 10
Hamantashen get their name from the Yiddish meaning
Question 7 of 10
Haman drew lots to determine the day he would take revenge on the Jews. This day was
Question 8 of 10
The Megillah scroll should be
Question 9 of 10
The Shabbat before Purim is called
Question 10 of 10
True or False: Traditionally, Purim was a holiday where celebrants drank until they were unable to tell the difference between Mordecai and Haman.
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