Purim Celebration Trivia Game

What is the scroll containing the story of Esther called?

• Megillah

• Scroll of Esther

• Torah

• Bible

What do you do when the name Haman is said and why?

• Do the macarena

• Spin around and touch the ground

• People make noise and stamp their feet to drive out the evil spirit of the name

• Five pushups in 60 seconds

What happens the day before Purim?

• There is the fast of Haman

• There is the fast of Esther

• There is the fast of Mordechai

• There is the fast of Jessica

Who was Vashti?

• She was the angel who appeared before the king.

• She was the saleswoman selling hamantaschen.

• She was the genie that came out of the lamp.

• She was the Queen who refused to go to the King.

Who were Bigthan and Teresh?

• They were the equivalent of humpty and dumpty.

• They were the guards who plotted to overthrow the King.

• They were the bread makers of the kingdom.

• They planned to go on vacation.

Who is Mordecai?

• He is a Jew who chooses to defy Haman and fight for his people.

• He is the King.

• He is an accountant.

• He takes the Jews out of Egypt.

What are the 4 requirements of Purim?

Check all that apply.

• 1. Reading the Book of Esther out loud

• 2. Being festive and rejoicing

• 3. Giving gifts of fruits and nuts to friends - Mishlo'ach Manot

• 4. Offering gifts to the poor - Matanot L'evyonim.

What does the word Purim mean?

• Happy

• Celebration

• Flower

• Lots

Who is Esther?

• The Jewish Mom

• The Jewish Queen

• The Jewish Doctor

• The Jewish Singer

Who is Ahasuerus?

• The King of Persia

• The King of Earth

• The King the Philippines

• The King of French Fries