The Easy Purim Quiz


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1. Who was Haman's ancestor?

Yishmael
Amalek
Esau
Balak

2. Which of the following was the capital city of ancient Persia?

Baghdad
Babylon
Shushan
Cairo

3. How many times does God's name appear in Megillat Esther?

None
One
Eight
Eighteen

4. Before Achashverosh chose Esther, what was his queen's name?

Teresh
Zeresh
Vashuah
Vashti

5. Over how many provinces did Achashverosh rule?

10
18
127
136

6. Who "requested" to be paraded through Shushan in the "Emperor's clothes"?

Haman
Mordechai
Teresh
Vashti

7. Which of these activities is associated with Purim?

Playing games
Planting trees
Wearing disguises
Eating dairy meals

8. Which of these is the special Shabbat that is associated with Purim?

Zachor
Parah
Adar
Gadol

9. What extra month is added to the Hebrew calendar in leap years?

Nisan Sheni
Adar
Adar Sheni
Adar Rishon

10. Name a favorite food associated with Purim.

Blintzes
Latkes
Donuts
Hamantaschen

11. How did Haman determine the day the Jews were to be murdered?

He had a dream
He read the stars
He cast lots
He asked the King

12. The four mitzvot of Purim do not include which of the following?

Enjoying a festive meal
Shaking a lulav
Giving tzedakah to a charity
Bringing food baskets to friends

13. How many sons did Haman have?

Three
Seven
Ten
Twelve

14. The word "hamantashen" is from two German words. What do these words mean?

Haman's hat
Haman's ears
Haman's pockets
None of the above

15. Who was Zeresh?

Haman's wife
Haman's oldest daughter
One of the plotters against Achashverosh
Esther's aunt