A Trivia On The Book Of Esther Chapter 3 And 4
Book of Esther, a Book of the Hebrew Bible and the Christian Old Testament which is one of the five Scrolls in the Hebrew Bible. It's about the story of a Hebrew Woman named Hadassah, known as Esther, who becomes the queen of Persia and prevent a genocide of her people. This quiz has been designed to test your knowledge about the characters and events from Chapter 3 and 4. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
- 1.
Haman's father was whom?
- A.
Hammedatha
- B.
Bigthan
- C.
Shaashgaz
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. HammedathaExplanation
Haman's father was Hammedatha.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What nationality was Haman?
- A.
Jewish
- B.
Persian
- C.
Agagite
- D.
Catholic
Correct Answer
C. AgagiteExplanation
Haman was an Agagite. This is evident from the biblical account in the Book of Esther, where it is mentioned that Haman was a descendant of Agag, the king of the Amalekites. The Amalekites were enemies of the Jewish people, and Haman's plot to exterminate the Jews in Persia was driven by his deep-seated hatred towards them. Therefore, the correct answer is Agagite.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Mordecai would not do what to Haman?
- A.
Pay him
- B.
Bow
- C.
Acknowledge
Correct Answer
B. BowExplanation
Mordecai would not bow to Haman.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was Haman when Mordecai would not bow to him?
- A.
Angry
- B.
Saddened
- C.
He pitied Mordecai
- D.
Happy
Correct Answer
A. AngryExplanation
When Mordecai refused to bow to him, Haman became angry. This is evident from the context of the story of Esther in the Bible, where Haman's anger towards Mordecai is described. Haman's anger stemmed from his pride and desire for power, as Mordecai's refusal to bow to him challenged his authority and superiority.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the first month called?
- A.
Chislev
- B.
Nisan
- C.
Shinar
- D.
January
Correct Answer
B. NisanExplanation
Nisan is the first month in the Hebrew calendar, which is used in Jewish religious observances. This month typically falls in March or April in the Gregorian calendar. It is considered the first month because it marks the beginning of the spring season and is associated with the holiday of Passover. Chislev, Shinar, and January are not the first months in any widely recognized calendar system.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How did Haman determine the day and the month he was going to kill all the Jews?
- A.
He cast Pur(the lot)
- B.
He chose randomly
- C.
He let the king decide
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. He cast Pur(the lot)Explanation
Haman determined the day and month he was going to kill all the Jews by casting Pur, which means casting lots. This was a method of making decisions by chance or random selection. Haman used this method to determine the most favorable date for his plan, leaving it up to fate rather than personal choice or the king's decision.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What month did Pur fall on? (NOT cast on)
- A.
12th month
- B.
1st
- C.
7th
- D.
8th
Correct Answer
A. 12th monthExplanation
Pur fell on the 12th month.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How much money was Haman willing to pay for the destruction of the Jews?
- A.
20,000 talents of silver
- B.
15,000 talents of silver
- C.
10,000 talents of silver
- D.
19000
Correct Answer
C. 10,000 talents of silverExplanation
Haman was willing to pay 10,000 talents of silver for the destruction of the Jews.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What did the king do when Haman told him what his plan was?
- A.
He said "no"
- B.
He gave Haman his signet ring
- C.
He held out his scepter
- D.
He captured Haman
Correct Answer
B. He gave Haman his signet ringExplanation
When Haman told the king about his plan, the king responded by giving Haman his signet ring. This action signifies that the king entrusted Haman with his authority and power, allowing him to act on behalf of the king. By giving Haman his signet ring, the king essentially gave him the authority to carry out his plan and execute it with the king's backing and approval.Rate this question:
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- 10.
On what day on the first month was a decree sent out?
- A.
7th
- B.
10th
- C.
13th
- D.
15th
Correct Answer
C. 13thExplanation
The correct answer is 13th. This means that on the 13th day of the first month, a decree was sent out.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What wasn't said in the decree?
- A.
To plunder their possessions
- B.
To shame the Jews
- C.
To annihilate the Jews
- D.
To beat jews
Correct Answer
B. To shame the JewsExplanation
The decree did not mention anything about shaming the Jews. It only included instructions to plunder their possessions, annihilate them, and beat them.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What was the city of Shushan after the decree was sent out?
- A.
Afraid
- B.
Confused
- C.
Angry
- D.
Sad
Correct Answer
B. ConfusedExplanation
After the decree was sent out, the city of Shushan was confused. This suggests that the people in the city were uncertain and unsure about how to react to the decree. They might have been perplexed and puzzled by the implications of the decree, leading to a state of confusion within the city.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Why couldn't Mordecai enter the king's gate?
- A.
He was wearing a sackcloth
- B.
He was a Jew
- C.
Haman kept him from coming in
Correct Answer
A. He was wearing a sackclothExplanation
Mordecai couldn't enter the king's gate because he was wearing a sackcloth. Sackcloth was a coarse, rough material traditionally worn as a sign of mourning or repentance. It was not appropriate attire for entering the king's presence, as it would have been seen as disrespectful or inappropriate. Therefore, Mordecai was prevented from entering the king's gate due to his choice of clothing.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Who did Esther call to know why Mordecai was mourning?
- A.
Hathach
- B.
Shazzar
- C.
Linieh
Correct Answer
A. HathachExplanation
Esther called Hathach to know why Mordecai was mourning.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What was in front of the king's gate?
- A.
The city square
- B.
Bazaar
- C.
A temple to Baal
Correct Answer
A. The city squareExplanation
In front of the king's gate, there was the city square.Rate this question:
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- 16.
What happens if you go into the inner court, uncalled and the king doesn't hand you the golden scepter?
- A.
You can't talk to the king
- B.
You are banished
- C.
You die
Correct Answer
C. You dieExplanation
If you go into the inner court without being called and the king doesn't hand you the golden scepter, it implies that you have violated a strict protocol or rule. In this scenario, the consequence is severe, as it suggests that you have committed a grave offense or posed a threat to the king's safety. Therefore, the punishment for such an act is death, emphasizing the seriousness of the breach and the importance of following proper protocol in the king's presence.Rate this question:
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- 17.
How long had Esther not been called to go into the inner court?
- A.
Six months
- B.
Thirty days
- C.
Ten days
Correct Answer
B. Thirty daysExplanation
Esther had not been called to go into the inner court for thirty days. This suggests that she had not been summoned by the king for a whole month.Rate this question:
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- 18.
When were they not allowed to eat during the fast?
- A.
Day
- B.
Night
- C.
Day & night
Correct Answer
C. Day & nightExplanation
During the fast, they were not allowed to eat both during the day and at night. This means that they had to abstain from food throughout the entire duration of the fast, regardless of the time of day.Rate this question:
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