The Book of Esther Quiz

Who is believed to have written the Book of Esther?

• Haman

• Esther and Mordecai

• King Cyrus

• King Ahasuerus

In which section of the Tanakh is the Book of Esther found?

• Torah

• Nevi'im

• Ketuvim

• Talmud

Where did the events of the Book of Esther take place?

• Jerusalem

• Babylon

• Susa

• India

During which king's reign did the events of the Book of Esther occur?

• King Cyrus

• King Xerxes I

• King Darius

• King Artaxerxes

What was the capital of the Persian Empire during the events of the Book of Esther?

• Susa

• Ecbatana

• Babylon

• Persepolis

Who harbored a deep hatred for the Jewish people in the story?

• Esther

• Mordecai

• Haman

• King Ahasuerus

What did Esther risk her life to do in the story?

• Save her cousin

• Save her people

• Save the king

• Save herself

What does the Book of Esther stand as a testament to?

• Power of war

• Power of faith

• Power of wealth

• Power of deception

In what context does the story of Esther provide insight?

• Roman history

• Ancient Egypt

• Jewish history

• Greek mythology

What does the timeless tale of Esther remind us of?

• The importance of power

• The importance of wealth

• The importance of revenge

• The importance of unity