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WorksheetsPurim Celebration Trivia Game
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the scroll containing the story of Esther called?
Megillah
Scroll of Esther
Torah
Bible
What do you do when the name Haman is said and why?
Do the macarena
Spin around and touch the ground
People make noise and stamp their feet to drive out the evil spirit of the name
Five pushups in 60 seconds
What happens the day before Purim?
There is the fast of Haman
There is the fast of Esther
There is the fast of Mordechai
There is the fast of Jessica
Who was Vashti?
She was the angel who appeared before the king.
She was the saleswoman selling hamantaschen.
She was the genie that came out of the lamp.
She was the Queen who refused to go to the King.
Who were Bigthan and Teresh?
They were the equivalent of humpty and dumpty.
They were the guards who plotted to overthrow the King.
They were the bread makers of the kingdom.
They planned to go on vacation.
Who is Mordecai?
He is a Jew who chooses to defy Haman and fight for his people.
He is the King.
He is an accountant.
He takes the Jews out of Egypt.
What are the 4 requirements of Purim?
Check all that apply.
1. Reading the Book of Esther out loud
2. Being festive and rejoicing
3. Giving gifts of fruits and nuts to friends - Mishlo'ach Manot
4. Offering gifts to the poor - Matanot L'evyonim.
What does the word Purim mean?
Happy
Celebration
Flower
Lots
Who is Esther?
The Jewish Mom
The Jewish Queen
The Jewish Doctor
The Jewish Singer
Who is Ahasuerus?
The King of Persia
The King of Earth
The King the Philippines
The King of French Fries
Why does Haman lead Mordecai on the King's horse?
Because they became friends.
Mordecai needed a ride.
Haman sold Mordecai the horse.
The King wants to reward the person who saved his life. Remember Bigthan and Teresh.
Mordechai, the leader of the Jews (and Esther’s ________), defied the king’s orders and refused to bow to Haman.
brother
cousin
uncle
father
On Purim, it is customary for children (and adults, if they desire) to _____________________.
dress up in costumes
eat fifty hamentashen in a day
play with fireworks
carve a pumpkin
Queen Esther's Hebrew name was
Hadasaah
Hanna
Hamentash
Hola
What do hamantashen represent?
Nothing, it's just a cookie!
A tasty treat enjoyed in Persia
Haman’s three-cornered hat
A triangle.
What is the Yiddish name for the noisemakers used when Haman's name comes up in the reading?
twiddle dees
graggers
piñatas
lograds
Purim is celebrated on the _______ of Adar.
11th
12th
13th
14th
Esther asked the king and Haman to join her for a feast. At the feast, Esther revealed to the king her __________ .
Love of pop music
Jewish identity
Intention for a divorce
Baby pictures
Purim day 2022 begins ______________________.
Thurs, March 17th
Tonight! Let's party!!!
Fri. night, March 4th
Mon. night, February 28th
True or False: The miracle of Purim was that Esther was able to convince Ahasuerus to hang Haman and to allow the Jews to defend themselves.
Maybe true
True
False
Maybe false
