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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
True or False: In the Sistine Chapel, Haman is portrayed as being crucified by the Jews.
Question 2 of 10
What liturgical additions are there for Purim?
Question 3 of 10
Written evidence of Purim shpiels (Yiddish for "Purim play") exists in Europe dating back to the
Question 4 of 10
Matanot la'evyonim are
Question 5 of 10
In a leap year, what is the additional month in the Jewish calendar called?
Question 6 of 10
When is seudat Purim eaten?
Question 7 of 10
Purim and its customs of drinking, dressing-up, and mockery do NOT provide the opportunity for
Question 8 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.
Question 9 of 10
The scroll of Esther is read with
Question 10 of 10
The name "Purim" is the plural of the word pur, which means

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