WorksheetsZeresh's Advice
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
How did Haman feel after receiving special attention and honour from Queen Esther?
Angry and resentful
Indifferent and unimpressed
Overjoyed and boastful
Sad and disappointed
What caused Haman's anger to rise as he left the palace?
He lost his wealth.
Mordechai did not bow to him.
The queen ignored him.
He was denied entry to the palace.
What did Haman do to console himself after his anger rose?
He planned revenge on Mordechai.
He reminded himself that his revenge was near.
He sought advice from the queen.
He gave away his wealth.
Who did Queen Esther invite to her banquet with the King, besides Haman?
All the ministers
No other minister
Mordechai
The advisers
What is Haman's grievance against Mordechai?
Mordechai is invited to the banquet
Mordechai sits at the King's gate and never bows down to Haman
Mordechai has been given more honors than Haman
Mordechai is hosting a banquet
What can't Haman wait for?
The next family conference
The banquet with the King and Queen
Mordechai to bow down to him
The thirteenth of Adar
Why did Haman think drowning would not be a good way to get rid of Mordechai?
Because Mordechai could swim
Because the Jews had previously walked through the Red Sea on dry land
Because Mordechai was afraid of water
Because it was against the law
What did Haman recall about the Jewish ministers of Nebuchadnezzar in relation to fire?
They were afraid of fire
They were burned at the stake
They walked out of the fiery furnace unscathed
They had never encountered fire
What historical event involving Samson did Haman mention to argue against blinding Mordechai?
Samson's victory in battle
Samson's marriage
Samson's destruction of the temple
What a blind Samson did to the Philistines
What happened to the Jewish prophet Daniel when he was thrown into the lion's den?
He was torn to shreds by the lions.
He was rescued by Mordechai.
He came out unharmed and saw his adversaries thrown into it.
He devised an execution for his adversaries.
Who suggested the idea to hang Mordechai on the gallows?
Haman
Zeresh, Haman's wife
The King
Mordechai
According to Zeresh, how high should the gallows be made to hang Mordechai?
10 cubits high
25 cubits high
50 cubits high
75 cubits high
What was Zeresh's opinion about Jews being saved from the gallows?
She believed that many Jews had been saved before.
She thought that no Jew had ever been saved from the gallows.
She was unsure about Jews being saved from the gallows.
She believed that only Mordechai had been saved from the gallows.
What did Zeresh advise to do the next morning regarding the gallows?
To destroy the gallows
To decorate the gallows
To ask the King's permission to hang Mordechai on it
To test the gallows
What did Haman build in his own courtyard?
A palace
A temple
The gallows
A garden
How high were the gallows that Haman built?
30 cubits high
50 cubits high
70 cubits high
100 cubits high
What was the state of the King's sleep on that night?
Peaceful
Disturbed
Restless
Deep
What caused a great clamour in Heaven on that fateful night?
A celestial event
The laughter of the gods
The tears and prayers of the distressed Jews
A battle between angels
What were Mordechai and the Jews doing during the night?
They were sleeping peacefully.
They were preparing for the banquet.
They spent the whole night in prayer and supplication to the Almighty.
They were building a gallows.
What was Esther doing that night?
She was praying with Mordechai and the Jews.
She was busy preparing for the banquet for the King and Haman.
She was sleeping quietly.
She was building a gallows with Haman.
What was Haman doing during the night?
He was attending the banquet.
He was praying with Mordechai and the Jews.
He was sleeping quietly.
He was busy erecting the gallows for Mordechai.
Who had a quiet and undisturbed sleep that night?
Mordechai
Esther
Haman
King Achashverosh
Why did King Achashverosh suddenly awake and could not fall asleep again?
He was having a nightmare.
He heard a loud noise.
He was suspicious about why Esther invited Haman to the banquet.
He was feeling unwell.
What did Hashem say to the Angel Gavriel about Achashverosh?
My children are in mortal danger, and this fool is sleeping without a care in the world. Go disturb his rest.
My children are safe, and this king is sleeping peacefully.
The king sleeps while his people suffer, do not disturb him.
The king is a wise man who deserves his rest.
Who was the chamberlain that night when the King asked to bring the Royal Book of Chronicles?
Mordechai
Haman
Shmuel
Shamshi
What did Shamshi find in the Royal Book of Chronicles that made him quickly turn to another page?
A story about a great battle
The story of how Mordechai saved the King's life
A new law decreed by the King
A list of the King's achievements
What was King Achashverosh's reaction to Shamshi's fumbling with the pages?
He was amused
He was patient
He was indifferent
He was becoming impatient
What excuse did Shamshi give for his behavior while reading the book?
He was nervous
His eyes were failing
The book was damaged
He couldn't read the language
Who began reading the story of Mordechai's loyalty?
The King
Mordechai
Hashem
The Angel Gavriel
What happened as Gavriel read the story?
The words disappeared.
The King's eyes began to close.
Mordechai appeared.
The story changed by itself.
During whose reign were Bigtan and Teresh discovered plotting against the king?
King Solomon
King David
King Achashverosh
King Saul
Who was the Chief Chamberlain that reported the plot against King Achashverosh?
Haman
Mordechai
Ezra
Nehemiah
What did Bigtan and Teresh attempt to do to King Achashverosh?
Kidnap him
Overthrow him
Poison him
Steal from him
What was the fate of Bigtan and Teresh after their plot was discovered?
They were exiled
They were imprisoned
They were hanged
They were pardoned
Who read the story to the King?
Mordechai
Haman
The servants
The angel Gavriel
What did the King dream about?
An angel visiting him
Haman standing over him with a sword
Mordechai calling his name
The servants approaching
What was the King's reaction when he awoke from his dream?
He went back to sleep
He called for Mordechai
He was frightened and heard footsteps
He asked for a drink
Who did the King think was in the hall after waking up?
Mordechai
Gavriel
Haman
The servants
What did Haman suggest should be done to the man the King wishes to honour?
The man should be given a sum of money.
The man should be dressed in the King's own clothes and wear the royal crown.
The man should be promoted to the highest minister of state.
The man should be sent on a royal mission to another country.
According to Haman, where should the man whom the King wishes to honour ride?
Through the gardens of the palace.
Through the streets of the city on the King's own horse.
Across the kingdom to show his honour.
To the neighbouring kingdoms as a sign of prestige.
Who did Haman think the King wanted to honour?
The highest minister of state.
Himself, Haman.
A foreign dignitary.
A soldier from the King's army.
What was the King's reaction to Haman's request?
He was pleased and agreed immediately.
He was speechless and surprised.
He thought Haman was a villain and commanded him to honor Mordechai.
He ignored Haman completely.
How did the King express his command to Haman regarding Mordechai?
With a sense of urgency and impatience.
Calmly and with great respect.
With hesitation and doubt.
With indifference and a lack of interest.
What effect did the King's words have on Haman?
They made him very happy.
They left him speechless.
They confused him greatly.
They had no effect on him.
Who did the King refer to when he mentioned "Mordechai the Jew"?
A friend of Haman
The King's enemy
The one standing outside the palace gate
A wealthy noble
What did Haman suggest as an alternative to honoring Mordechai?
To send Mordechai away from the kingdom
To give Mordechai ten thousand silver pieces
To promote Mordechai to a higher position
To invite Mordechai to a feast
Why did the King insist on honoring Mordechai in the manner he described?
Because Mordechai was a wealthy man
Because Mordechai was the King's relative
Because Mordechai saved the King's life
Because the King wanted to make peace with Mordechai
What did the King call Haman when he complained about honoring Mordechai?
A traitor
An idiot
A wise man
A friend
