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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
Scholars believe the actual text of the Book of Esther was written
Question 2 of 10
True or False: In the Sistine Chapel, Haman is portrayed as being crucified by the Jews.
Question 3 of 10
The Megillah scroll should be
Question 4 of 10
What liturgical additions are there for Purim?
Question 5 of 10
What was the name of the King of Persia in the Purim story?
Question 6 of 10
Who is not mentioned in the Book of Esther
Question 7 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 8 of 10
During Megillah reading, it is customary to say the names of Haman's sons
Question 9 of 10
Shushan Purim is
Question 10 of 10
According to tradition Esther and Mordecai are buried in:
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