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Purim Trivia

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class

Date

Why is the holiday called Purim ?

It is named after a famous king.

Purim is derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'celebration'.

The holiday is called Purim because it means 'lots' in reference to the lots cast by Haman.

The name comes from a traditional food eaten during the holiday.

What are the names for the triangle cookie we eat on Purim (check all that apply)

Hamentashen

Oznei Haman

Hamanookies

Kova Haman

How did Esther become Queen

Esther became Queen by winning a beauty contest held by King Ahasuerus.

Esther was a warrior who defeated the previous queen.

Esther was chosen by a council of nobles.

Esther inherited the throne from her father.

How many days did the Jewish people fast in support of Esther trying to save their lives?

1 day

7 days

3 days

5 days

What are the mitzvot for Purim we are supposed to do? (check all that apply)

Give tzedakah/charity

Give food gifts

Read the Megillah

Have a big meal

Mordechai was Esther's (a)

When we read the Megillah and hear Haman's name we...

make noise to drown out Haman's name

yell curse words

remain silent during the reading

cheer for Haman's name

What is a Jewish value meaning courage that Esther possessed?

(a)

What is the best flavor filling for Hamentashen?

Berry jam

Poppy seed

Nutella

No filling I just like the cookie

10.

What is a lesson we can learn from the Megillah?

Courage and the importance of standing up for justice.

Costumes are fun

Hamentashen are delicious

God is with us even when we don't realize.

11.

How many corners did Haman's hat have?

(a)

12.

What happened to the Jews at the end of the Megillah story?

The Jews were punished and lost their rights.

The Jews were defeated and exiled.

The Jews were ignored and left in despair.

The Jews were saved and celebrated Purim.

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Purim Trivia

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 9mins

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