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Mordechai and Haman

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was Haman a descendant of?

a)

King Achashverosh

b)

The Kings of Yehudah

c)

The Jewish people

d)

Amalek

2.

How did Haman acquire his wealth?

a)

Through inheritance

b)

By finding a treasure

c)

Dishonestly, by seizing treasures

d)

By working hard

3.

What position was Haman appointed to by King Achashverosh?

a)

King

b)

Treasurer

c)

Prime Minister

d)

General

4.

What did King Achashverosh command everyone in the palace to do in honour of Haman?

a)

Give him gifts

b)

Bow down to him

c)

Celebrate his wealth

d)

Offer him a feast

5.

What image did Haman wear on his chest?

a)

A symbol of the king's honour

b)

An image of the idol he worshipped

c)

A badge of his official position

d)

A picture of Mordechai

6.

Why did Mordechai refuse to bow before Haman?

a)

Because Haman was not the king

b)

Because Mordechai did not recognize Haman's authority

c)

Because Mordechai was a Jew and would not bow to anyone wearing an idol

d)

Because Mordechai did not receive a warning from the officials

7.

Under whose reign did the Jews begin to rebuild their Temple in Jerusalem?

a)

King Sancherib

b)

King Cyrus

c)

King Solomon

d)

King David

8.

Who settled a certain tribe in Samaria after leading many Jews into exile?

a)

King Cyrus

b)

King Solomon

c)

King Sancherib

d)

King David

9.

How did the Samaritans settled by King Sancherib relate to the Jewish faith?

a)

They fully converted to the Jewish faith.

b)

They partly accepted the Jewish faith but did not fully identify with the Jewish people and the Torah.

c)

They rejected the Jewish faith entirely.

d)

They were indifferent to the Jewish faith.

10.

What did the special royal decree issued by King Cyrus permit the Jews to do?

a)

To partner with the Samaritans

b)

To rebuild their Temple

c)

To rebel against the Persian rule

d)

To hinder the Samaritans

11.

How did the Samaritans react to the Jews rebuilding their Temple?

a)

They supported the Jews

b)

They were indifferent

c)

They tried to hinder the Jews

d)

They joined the Jews in rebuilding

12.

What accusation did the Samaritans bring to the royal house in Persia?

a)

The Jews were rebuilding the Temple too quickly

b)

The Jews were not following the decree properly

c)

The Jews were also organising themselves to rebel against the Persian rule

d)

The Jews were refusing to cooperate with the Samaritans

13.

Who did the Samaritans and other enemies of the Jews choose to represent them at the court and press the charges against the Jews?

a)

Mordechai

b)

Haman

c)

Samuel

d)

Ezra

14.

Who did the Jews choose to lead their cause?

a)

Mordechai

b)

Haman

c)

Samuel

d)

Ezra

15.

What did the two delegates bring with them for their journey to Persia?

a)

Maps and compasses

b)

Provisions for the journey

c)

Gifts for the king

d)

Musical instruments

16.

Who ate all his provisions at once during the journey through the desert?

a)

The king of Persia

b)

Mordechai

c)

Haman

d)

The teacher

17.

What did Haman do when he became very hungry?

a)

He found food in the desert

b)

He continued without food

c)

He begged Mordechai to share his food

d)

He went back home

18.

What condition did Mordechai set for agreeing to Haman's request?

a)

That Haman would give him a large sum of money.

b)

That Haman would become Mordechai's slave.

c)

That Haman would write a formal contract.

d)

That Haman would provide him with bread.

19.

Where did Haman write the pledge since there was no paper available?

a)

On a piece of cloth.

b)

On the wall.

c)

On the sole of Mordechai's shoe.

d)

On a stone tablet.

20.

What did Haman agree to give Mordechai in consideration for becoming his slave?

a)

Gold.

b)

Land.

c)

Bread.

d)

Money.

21.

What did Mordechai refuse to do when Haman became Prime Minister?

a)

Bow down to Haman

b)

Invite Haman to dinner

c)

Offer Haman gifts

d)

Write a letter to Haman

22.

What was Haman's reaction to Mordechai's refusal?

a)

He was pleased

b)

He ignored Mordechai

c)

He swore to destroy Mordechai and all the Jews

d)

He promoted Mordechai

23.

Instead of bowing down, what did Mordechai do when Haman demanded he bow?

a)

He left the city

b)

He merely removed his shoe and waved it at Haman

c)

He laughed at Haman

d)

He apologized to Haman