Summary of Chapters

What event prompts King Ahasuerus to start a search for a new queen in Chapter 1?

• The queen's refusal to appear before the king

• A royal decree

• A festival celebration

• A dream interpretation

Who is chosen to be the new queen in Chapter 2, and what secret does she keep?

• The new queen is chosen in Chapter 2, and she keeps a secret about her past.

• The new queen is chosen in Chapter 2, and she keeps a secret about her magical powers.

• The new queen is chosen in Chapter 2, and she keeps a secret about her true identity as a Jew.

• The new queen is chosen in Chapter 2, and she keeps a secret about her family.

In Chapter 3, Haman decides to plot against the Jews because:

• He was jealous of their wealth.

• He was ordered by the king.

• He was angry at Mordecai for not bowing to him.

• He wanted to expand his own power.

What message does Mordecai send to Esther in Chapter 4, and why is Esther scared?

• Mordecai tells Esther about Haman's plot to destroy the Jews, and Esther is scared because approaching the king without being summoned could lead to her death.

• Mordecai asks Esther to leave the kingdom, and Esther is scared because she doesn't want to abandon her people.

• Mordecai informs Esther about a famine, and Esther is scared because she fears starvation.

• Mordecai warns Esther about a plague, and Esther is scared because she fears for her health.

Describe the plan Esther makes in Chapter 5 to save her people.

• Esther plans a banquet for the king and Haman.

• Esther writes a letter to the king.

• Esther gathers an army to fight.

• Esther flees the kingdom.

The king makes a discovery in Chapter 6. How does it affect Mordecai?

• It leads to Mordecai's promotion.

• It causes Mordecai to flee the kingdom.

• It results in Mordecai's imprisonment.

• It has no effect on Mordecai.

At the second dinner in Chapter 7, what does Esther reveal to the king, and how does the king react?

• Esther reveals her Jewish identity and the king is furious.

• Esther reveals Haman's plot against the Jews and the king is enraged.

• Esther reveals her desire to leave the kingdom and the king is saddened.

• Esther reveals a secret treasure and the king is delighted.

How do Esther and Mordecai help the Jews defend themselves in Chapter 8?

• By praying for them

• By writing a new decree

• By gathering an army

• By negotiating with enemies

What happens on the day Haman planned for the Jews' destruction in Chapter 9?

• The Jews were destroyed as planned by Haman.

• The Jews defended themselves and defeated their enemies.

• Haman's plan was postponed to another day.

• The day passed without any significant events.

How does the story end in Chapter 10, and what celebration is established?

• The story ends with a grand feast and a new holiday is established.

• The story concludes with a battle and a victory parade is established.

• The story ends with a peaceful resolution and a day of remembrance is established.

• The story concludes with a wedding and an annual festival is established.