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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
The Book of Esther is one of how many biblical books that do not refer directly to God?
Question 2 of 10
The Fast of Esther (Ta'anit Esther) is related to
Question 3 of 10
Beans and peas are sometimes eaten on Purim because
Question 4 of 10
According to tradition, Haman was
Question 5 of 10
Josephus, a Jewish historian of the first century of the Common Era, paraphrases the story of Esther in
Question 6 of 10
The scroll of Esther is read with
Question 7 of 10
Written evidence of Purim shpiels (Yiddish for "Purim play") exists in Europe dating back to the
Question 8 of 10
Purim and its customs of drinking, dressing-up, and mockery do NOT provide the opportunity for
Question 9 of 10
The Megillah scroll should be
Question 10 of 10
True or False: In the Sistine Chapel, Haman is portrayed as being crucified by the Jews.
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