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Purim Quiz

How much do you know about this festive holiday?

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
In a leap year, what is the additional month in the Jewish calendar called?
Question 2 of 10
Who is not mentioned in the Book of Esther
Question 3 of 10
True or False: In the Sistine Chapel, Haman is portrayed as being crucified by the Jews.
Question 4 of 10
Hamantashen get their name from the Yiddish meaning
Question 5 of 10
Purim Katan is observed
Question 6 of 10
The Shabbat before Purim is called
Question 7 of 10
Scholars believe the actual text of the Book of Esther was written
Question 8 of 10
During Megillah reading, it is customary to say the names of Haman's sons
Question 9 of 10
What is the name of the noisemakers used during the megillah reading?
Question 10 of 10
According to tradition, Haman was

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