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?

Question 1 of 10
On Purim we read the Book of Esther
Question 2 of 10
The Fast of Esther (Ta'anit Esther) is related to
Question 3 of 10
When Mordechai told Esther of Haman's plans, she asked Mordechai to declare a fast that was how long
Question 4 of 10
Who is not mentioned in the Book of Esther
Question 5 of 10
Haman drew lots to determine the day he would take revenge on the Jews. This day was
Question 6 of 10
According to tradition, Haman was
Question 7 of 10
Purim and its customs of drinking, dressing-up, and mockery do NOT provide the opportunity for
Question 8 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 9 of 10
Scholars believe the actual text of the Book of Esther was written
Question 10 of 10
Written evidence of Purim shpiels (Yiddish for "Purim play") exists in Europe dating back to the
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