Story of Esther and the Saving of the Jewish People

Who went to the king and told him that some people were not obeying the rules of the kingdom?

• Haman

• Esther

• Mordecai

• Daniel

What did the king order after Haman spoke to him?

• To save all the people

• To kill all the Jewish people

• To have a big party

• To build a new palace

Who always protects His children, according to the story?

• The king

• Haman

• God

• Esther

What did Mordecai ask Esther to do?

• Go to the king and ask to save her people

• Run away from the kingdom

• Hide from Haman

• Write a letter to the king

Why was it not easy for Esther to go to the king?

• She was too young

• Anyone who went to the king without being asked could be killed

• The king was not in the palace

• She did not know the way

What did Mordecai, Esther, and all the Jewish people do for 3 days?

• They traveled to another city

• They fasted and prayed to God

• They built a temple

• They wrote letters

What did Esther say about God when she spoke to the king?

• God will not listen to us

• God will hear our prayers

• God is angry

• God is far away

What did Esther invite the king and Haman to?

• A wedding

• A feast (banquet)

• A meeting

• A parade

What happened after Esther asked the king to save her people?

• The king ignored her

• The king ordered Haman to be killed and saved the people

• The king left the palace

• The people ran away

What is the name of the feast that celebrates the saving of the Jewish people in this story?

• Feast of Lights

• Feast of Purim

• Feast of Passover

• Feast of Esther