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Zeresh's Advice

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did Haman feel after receiving special attention and honour from Queen Esther?

a)

Angry and resentful

b)

Indifferent and unimpressed

c)

Overjoyed and boastful

d)

Sad and disappointed

2.

What caused Haman's anger to rise as he left the palace?

a)

He lost his wealth.

b)

Mordechai did not bow to him.

c)

The queen ignored him.

d)

He was denied entry to the palace.

3.

What did Haman do to console himself after his anger rose?

a)

He planned revenge on Mordechai.

b)

He reminded himself that his revenge was near.

c)

He sought advice from the queen.

d)

He gave away his wealth.

4.

Who did Queen Esther invite to her banquet with the King, besides Haman?

a)

All the ministers

b)

No other minister

c)

Mordechai

d)

The advisers

5.

What is Haman's grievance against Mordechai?

a)

Mordechai is invited to the banquet

b)

Mordechai sits at the King's gate and never bows down to Haman

c)

Mordechai has been given more honors than Haman

d)

Mordechai is hosting a banquet

6.

What can't Haman wait for?

a)

The next family conference

b)

The banquet with the King and Queen

c)

Mordechai to bow down to him

d)

The thirteenth of Adar

7.

Why did Haman think drowning would not be a good way to get rid of Mordechai?

a)

Because Mordechai could swim

b)

Because the Jews had previously walked through the Red Sea on dry land

c)

Because Mordechai was afraid of water

d)

Because it was against the law

8.

What did Haman recall about the Jewish ministers of Nebuchadnezzar in relation to fire?

a)

They were afraid of fire

b)

They were burned at the stake

c)

They walked out of the fiery furnace unscathed

d)

They had never encountered fire

9.

What historical event involving Samson did Haman mention to argue against blinding Mordechai?

a)

Samson's victory in battle

b)

Samson's marriage

c)

Samson's destruction of the temple

d)

What a blind Samson did to the Philistines

10.

What happened to the Jewish prophet Daniel when he was thrown into the lion's den?

a)

He was torn to shreds by the lions.

b)

He was rescued by Mordechai.

c)

He came out unharmed and saw his adversaries thrown into it.

d)

He devised an execution for his adversaries.

11.

Who suggested the idea to hang Mordechai on the gallows?

a)

Haman

b)

Zeresh, Haman's wife

c)

The King

d)

Mordechai

12.

According to Zeresh, how high should the gallows be made to hang Mordechai?

a)

10 cubits high

b)

25 cubits high

c)

50 cubits high

d)

75 cubits high

13.

What was Zeresh's opinion about Jews being saved from the gallows?

a)

She believed that many Jews had been saved before.

b)

She thought that no Jew had ever been saved from the gallows.

c)

She was unsure about Jews being saved from the gallows.

d)

She believed that only Mordechai had been saved from the gallows.

14.

What did Zeresh advise to do the next morning regarding the gallows?

a)

To destroy the gallows

b)

To decorate the gallows

c)

To ask the King's permission to hang Mordechai on it

d)

To test the gallows

15.

What did Haman build in his own courtyard?

a)

A palace

b)

A temple

c)

The gallows

d)

A garden

16.

How high were the gallows that Haman built?

a)

30 cubits high

b)

50 cubits high

c)

70 cubits high

d)

100 cubits high

17.

What was the state of the King's sleep on that night?

a)

Peaceful

b)

Disturbed

c)

Restless

d)

Deep

18.

What caused a great clamour in Heaven on that fateful night?

a)

A celestial event

b)

The laughter of the gods

c)

The tears and prayers of the distressed Jews

d)

A battle between angels

19.

What were Mordechai and the Jews doing during the night?

a)

They were sleeping peacefully.

b)

They were preparing for the banquet.

c)

They spent the whole night in prayer and supplication to the Almighty.

d)

They were building a gallows.

20.

What was Esther doing that night?

a)

She was praying with Mordechai and the Jews.

b)

She was busy preparing for the banquet for the King and Haman.

c)

She was sleeping quietly.

d)

She was building a gallows with Haman.

21.

What was Haman doing during the night?

a)

He was attending the banquet.

b)

He was praying with Mordechai and the Jews.

c)

He was sleeping quietly.

d)

He was busy erecting the gallows for Mordechai.

22.

Who had a quiet and undisturbed sleep that night?

a)

Mordechai

b)

Esther

c)

Haman

d)

King Achashverosh

23.

Why did King Achashverosh suddenly awake and could not fall asleep again?

a)

He was having a nightmare.

b)

He heard a loud noise.

c)

He was suspicious about why Esther invited Haman to the banquet.

d)

He was feeling unwell.

24.

What did Hashem say to the Angel Gavriel about Achashverosh?

a)

My children are in mortal danger, and this fool is sleeping without a care in the world. Go disturb his rest.

b)

My children are safe, and this king is sleeping peacefully.

c)

The king sleeps while his people suffer, do not disturb him.

d)

The king is a wise man who deserves his rest.

25.

Who was the chamberlain that night when the King asked to bring the Royal Book of Chronicles?

a)

Mordechai

b)

Haman

c)

Shmuel

d)

Shamshi

26.

What did Shamshi find in the Royal Book of Chronicles that made him quickly turn to another page?

a)

A story about a great battle

b)

The story of how Mordechai saved the King's life

c)

A new law decreed by the King

d)

A list of the King's achievements

27.

What was King Achashverosh's reaction to Shamshi's fumbling with the pages?

a)

He was amused

b)

He was patient

c)

He was indifferent

d)

He was becoming impatient

28.

What excuse did Shamshi give for his behavior while reading the book?

a)

He was nervous

b)

His eyes were failing

c)

The book was damaged

d)

He couldn't read the language

29.

Who began reading the story of Mordechai's loyalty?

a)

The King

b)

Mordechai

c)

Hashem

d)

The Angel Gavriel

30.

What happened as Gavriel read the story?

a)

The words disappeared.

b)

The King's eyes began to close.

c)

Mordechai appeared.

d)

The story changed by itself.

31.

During whose reign were Bigtan and Teresh discovered plotting against the king?

a)

King Solomon

b)

King David

c)

King Achashverosh

d)

King Saul

32.

Who was the Chief Chamberlain that reported the plot against King Achashverosh?

a)

Haman

b)

Mordechai

c)

Ezra

d)

Nehemiah

33.

What did Bigtan and Teresh attempt to do to King Achashverosh?

a)

Kidnap him

b)

Overthrow him

c)

Poison him

d)

Steal from him

34.

What was the fate of Bigtan and Teresh after their plot was discovered?

a)

They were exiled

b)

They were imprisoned

c)

They were hanged

d)

They were pardoned

35.

Who read the story to the King?

a)

Mordechai

b)

Haman

c)

The servants

d)

The angel Gavriel

36.

What did the King dream about?

a)

An angel visiting him

b)

Haman standing over him with a sword

c)

Mordechai calling his name

d)

The servants approaching

37.

What was the King's reaction when he awoke from his dream?

a)

He went back to sleep

b)

He called for Mordechai

c)

He was frightened and heard footsteps

d)

He asked for a drink

38.

Who did the King think was in the hall after waking up?

a)

Mordechai

b)

Gavriel

c)

Haman

d)

The servants

39.

What did Haman suggest should be done to the man the King wishes to honour?

a)

The man should be given a sum of money.

b)

The man should be dressed in the King's own clothes and wear the royal crown.

c)

The man should be promoted to the highest minister of state.

d)

The man should be sent on a royal mission to another country.

40.

According to Haman, where should the man whom the King wishes to honour ride?

a)

Through the gardens of the palace.

b)

Through the streets of the city on the King's own horse.

c)

Across the kingdom to show his honour.

d)

To the neighbouring kingdoms as a sign of prestige.

41.

Who did Haman think the King wanted to honour?

a)

The highest minister of state.

b)

Himself, Haman.

c)

A foreign dignitary.

d)

A soldier from the King's army.

42.

What was the King's reaction to Haman's request?

a)

He was pleased and agreed immediately.

b)

He was speechless and surprised.

c)

He thought Haman was a villain and commanded him to honor Mordechai.

d)

He ignored Haman completely.

43.

How did the King express his command to Haman regarding Mordechai?

a)

With a sense of urgency and impatience.

b)

Calmly and with great respect.

c)

With hesitation and doubt.

d)

With indifference and a lack of interest.

44.

What effect did the King's words have on Haman?

a)

They made him very happy.

b)

They left him speechless.

c)

They confused him greatly.

d)

They had no effect on him.

45.

Who did the King refer to when he mentioned "Mordechai the Jew"?

a)

A friend of Haman

b)

The King's enemy

c)

The one standing outside the palace gate

d)

A wealthy noble

46.

What did Haman suggest as an alternative to honoring Mordechai?

a)

To send Mordechai away from the kingdom

b)

To give Mordechai ten thousand silver pieces

c)

To promote Mordechai to a higher position

d)

To invite Mordechai to a feast

47.

Why did the King insist on honoring Mordechai in the manner he described?

a)

Because Mordechai was a wealthy man

b)

Because Mordechai was the King's relative

c)

Because Mordechai saved the King's life

d)

Because the King wanted to make peace with Mordechai

48.

What did the King call Haman when he complained about honoring Mordechai?

a)

A traitor

b)

An idiot

c)

A wise man

d)

A friend