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A challenging quiz to see how well you know Esther.

Questions and Answers

1.

What was the name of Xerxes' (Ahasuerus) queen before Esther?
- A.
  
  Velma
- B.
  
  Vaizatha
- C.
  
  Vashti
- D.
  
  Esther
Correct Answer
C. Vashti

Explanation
Her name was Vashti.

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2.

King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) ruled 127 provinces from India to _____.

Correct Answer
Crush

Explanation
King Xerxes (Ahasuerus) ruled 127 provinces from India to Crush.

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3.

Where did king Xerxes (Ahasuerus) reign during the events of the story?
- A.
  
  Susa
- B.
  
  Jerusalem
- C.
  
  The bat cave
Correct Answer
A. Susa

Explanation
I too hoped it was the bat cave, but alas, it's Susa.

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4.

Mordecai refused to bow before Haman.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Mordecai wouldn't bow before Haman.

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5.

Haman was executed on gallows built especially for him.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The gallows were built for Mordecai.

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6.

Haman had the letter passed that all the Jews should be slain against the king's wishes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
False, the king was totally down with that decision.

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7.

Who convinced the king to decree that the Jews should be able to fight back.
- A.
  
  Haman
- B.
  
  Esther
- C.
  
  Mordecai
- D.
  
  The king made that decision himself.
Correct Answer
B. Esther

Explanation
I don't mean to point fingers but... ESTHER DID IT!

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8.

The names of the two eunuchs who plotted to assassinate the king were...
- A.
  
  Haman
- B.
  
  Bigthan
- C.
  
  Poratha
- D.
  
  Teresh
Correct Answer(s)
B. Bigthan
D. Teresh

Explanation
Bigthan and Teresh.

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9.

Haman was hanged because...
- A.
  
  He had offended the king.
- B.
  
  Esther declared that Haman plotted to kill her people and herself.
- C.
  
  The people of the kingdom hung him.
- D.
  
  Haman was never hanged.
Correct Answer
B. Esther declared that Haman plotted to kill her people and herself.

Explanation
Esther did it, again.

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