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1) Where is the story of Esther set?
- Jerusalem
- Babylon
- Nazareth
- Susa
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2) What is the name of Esther’s cousin and guardian?
- Ezra
- Mordecai
- Hegai
- Haman
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3) What was Esther’s Hebrew name?
- Sarai
- Rebecca
- Leah
- Hadassah
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4) Who was the king in the story of Esther?
- Artaxerxes
- Cyrus
- Ahasuerus (Xerxes)
- Darius
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5) What was the decree that led to the plan to exterminate the Jews?
- Decree of Taxation
- Decree of Exile
- Decree of Annihilation
- Decree of Citizenship
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6) Who was the villain in the story, seeking to destroy the Jews?
- Mordecai
- Haman
- Vashti
- Ahasuerus
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7) What did Esther risk by approaching the king without being summoned?
- Loss of Wealth
- Loss of Royal Favor
- Death
- Exile
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8) What traditional Jewish holiday is based on the story of Esther?
- Yom Kippur
- Sukkot
- Purim
- Hanukkah
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9) Who uncovered a plot to assassinate King Ahasuerus?
- Mordecai
- Bigthan
- Esther
- Haman
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10) How did the plan to exterminate the Jews ultimately turn out?
- It was successfully carried out
- The Jews were allowed to defend themselves and were saved
- Mordecai was executed
- Ahasuerus was assassinated
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