The Story | The Characters | The Celebration |
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Shushan
Where does the Purim story take place?
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Haman
Who was the villain who wanted to destroy the Jews?
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Hamantashen
What special food do we eat/make for Purim?
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He refused to bow down to Haman
What did Mordechai do that made Haman angry?
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King Ahashverosh
Who was the king of Persia at the time of the Purim story?
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Haman's hat
What does the shape of the special food we eat/make for Purim symbolize?
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Adar
In what month of the Jewish calendar do we celebrate Purim?
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Vashti
Who was the first wife of the king?
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masks and costumes
What do we wear on Purim?
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a lottery
What method did Haman use to determine a date on which to destroy the Jewish people?
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Mordechai
Who was Esther's uncle?
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Gragger
What is the object used to make noise when you hear Haman's name?
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Queen Vashti refused to appear at the king's banquet
Why did the king need to look for a new wife?
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Esther
Who was the king's new wife who kept her Judaism a secret?
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Megillah or Book of Esther
What is the special scroll we read from on Purim?
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