Esther's Courage and King's Decisions

Queen Esther, despite her initial hesitation, decides to risk her life to save her people by approaching King Xerxes uninvited. After fasting for three days, she gains the king's favor and invites him and Haman to a banquet. At the second banquet, Esther reveals Haman's plot to annihilate the Jews, leading to Haman's execution and the deliverance of her people.

What action did Esther take before approaching King Xerxes?

• She wrote a letter to the king.

• She disguised herself.

• She consulted with her advisors.

• She fasted for three days.

How did King Xerxes react when he saw Esther in the inner court?

• He extended his golden scepter.

• He was angry.

• He asked her to leave.

• He ignored her.

What was Esther's initial request to the king?

• To grant her half the kingdom.

• To attend a banquet she prepared.

• To release the Jews.

• To execute Haman.

What was Haman's reaction after the first banquet?

• He was regretful.

• He was suspicious.

• He was full of pride.

• He was worried.

Why did Esther invite the king and Haman to a second banquet?

• To discuss a new law.

• To announce her departure.

• To celebrate her coronation.

• To reveal her true request.

What did Esther reveal at the second banquet?

• Haman's plot against the Jews.

• Her plan to leave the kingdom.

• Her desire for wealth.

• Her wish to become queen.

What was the king's reaction to Esther's revelation about Haman?

• He was indifferent.

• He ordered Haman's execution.

• He laughed it off.

• He promoted Haman.

What did Esther's bravery ultimately achieve?

• The destruction of the kingdom.

• Her own downfall.

• The rise of Haman.

• The deliverance of her people.

What was Haman's plan that Esther exposed?

• To marry Esther.

• To overthrow the king.

• To annihilate the Jews.

• To steal the kingdom's treasure.