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Purim Quiz

How much do you know about this festive holiday?

Purim is the most carnivalesque Jewish holiday. It is a day when norms are subverted and reversed to commemorate the reversal of fortune recorded in the Book of Esther.

How much do you know about Purim?

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Question 1 of 10
On Purim we read the Book of Esther
Question 2 of 10
True or False: Traditionally, Purim was a holiday where celebrants drank until they were unable to tell the difference between Mordecai and Haman.
Question 3 of 10
Purim and its customs of drinking, dressing-up, and mockery do NOT provide the opportunity for
Question 4 of 10
What is the name of the noisemakers used during the megillah reading?
Question 5 of 10
In the Purim story, the king's first wife is named
Question 6 of 10
In a leap year, what is the additional month in the Jewish calendar called?
Question 7 of 10
Haman drew lots to determine the day he would take revenge on the Jews. This day was
Question 8 of 10
The Shabbat before Purim is called
Question 9 of 10
During Megillah reading, it is customary to say the names of Haman's sons
Question 10 of 10
At the end of the Purim story, we hear that the Jews killed how many of their enemies?

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