The Prato Haggadah: A Medieval Manuscript

What is the primary use of the Prato Haggadah during Passover?

• To teach children about Jewish history

• To serve as a decorative piece in the home

• To guide the family through the story and blessings of the Seder

• To be used as a prayer book in the synagogue

What unique feature does the Ark of Noah have in the Prato Haggadah?

• It is shown as a modern ship

• It is surrounded by angels

• It is depicted as a medieval casket

• It is illustrated with bright colors

Which bird returned to the Ark with an olive branch, signaling the end of the flood?

• A raven

• An eagle

• A sparrow

• A dove

What is known about the history of the Prato Haggadah before the 20th century?

• It was owned by a famous Jewish scholar

• It was displayed in a European museum

• It was kept in a Spanish monastery

• Its history is largely unknown

What was a common feature of Sephardic Jewish manuscripts from the 14th century?

• They included images from the Bible

• They were mass-produced

• They were made entirely of gold

• They were written in Latin