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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.

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Question 1 of 10
The comic plays performed on Purim are called
Question 2 of 10
Beans and peas are sometimes eaten on Purim because
Question 3 of 10
Josephus, a Jewish historian of the first century of the Common Era, paraphrases the story of Esther in
Question 4 of 10
True or False: In the Sistine Chapel, Haman is portrayed as being crucified by the Jews.
Question 5 of 10
When Mordechai told Esther of Haman's plans, she asked Mordechai to declare a fast that was how long
Question 6 of 10
The Book of Esther is one of how many biblical books that do not refer directly to God?
Question 7 of 10
The scroll of Esther is read with
Question 8 of 10
What is the name of the noisemakers used during the megillah reading?
Question 9 of 10
Matanot la'evyonim are
Question 10 of 10
Purim Katan is observed

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