1. What was Esther's Hebrew name before she became queen of Persia?
A.Hadassah
B.Vashti
C.Jerusha
D.Abihail
2. Why was Queen Vashti removed from her position before Esther became queen?
A.She refused to obey King Ahasuerus's command to appear before him
B.She was caught plotting against the king
C.She refused to convert to the king's religion
D.She was too old to continue serving as queen
3. What position did Mordecai hold in the Persian court?
A.He was a gatekeeper at the king's gate
B.He was the king's chief advisor
C.He was captain of the royal guard
D.He was treasurer of the Persian kingdom
4. Who was the enemy that plotted to destroy all the Jewish people in Persia?
A.Haman the Agagite
B.Zeresh the Persian nobleman
C.Bigthana the gatekeeper
D.Bunni the administrator
5. What was Haman's motivation for hating Mordecai and plotting against the Jews?
A.Mordecai refused to bow down to him
B.Mordecai had insulted Haman publicly
C.Mordecai had stolen Haman's property
D.Mordecai had accused Haman of theft
6. When Esther learned of the plot to destroy the Jews, what did Mordecai ask her to do?
A.Go to the king and plead for her people
B.Flee to a neighboring country with him
C.Gather weapons to defend the Jewish people
D.Publicly denounce Haman in the city square
7. What did Esther ask her people to do before she went to the king on their behalf?
A.Fast and pray for three days and nights
B.Prepare weapons for self-defense
C.Write petitions to the king
D.Gather all their valuables to offer as tribute
8. What did King Ahasuerus promise to Esther when she revealed Haman's plot at the banquet?
A.He would give her anything up to half of his kingdom
B.He would exile Haman to a distant land
C.He would make Esther the highest official in the kingdom
D.He would personally lead an army against Haman's allies
9. How was Haman punished for his plot against the Jewish people?
A.He was hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai
B.He was banished from the kingdom for life
C.He was forced to serve as Mordecai's slave
D.He was stripped of his titles but allowed to live
10. What annual celebration was established to commemorate the deliverance of the Jewish people?
A.The Feast of Purim
B.The Feast of Passover
C.The Day of Atonement
D.The Feast of Pentecost