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Congratulations welcome back! You will be taking a review test of the book of Esther. I know you will do an amazing job. This is the 17th book of the NKJV of the bible. God bless you in advance
Questions and Answers
1.
Shusan was the throne of who?
A.
Assyria
B.
Syria
C.
Esther
D.
Ahasuerus
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Ahasuerus
Explanation Ahasuerus was the throne of Shusan. This implies that Ahasuerus ruled over Shusan, which was a city or region. The other options, Assyria, Syria, Esther, and None of the above, are incorrect as they do not align with the given information.
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2.
Why did Queen Vashti refuse her show her beauty when king commanded. She
Correct Answer Did didn't want to be exposed to drunken men!
Explanation Queen Vashti refused to show her beauty when the king commanded because she did not want to be exposed to drunken men.
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3.
Who said this, "Queen Vashti has wronged not only the king but every official and citizen of your empire?"
A.
The kings eunuchs
B.
Carshena
C.
Shethar
D.
Memucan
E.
A Only
Correct Answer
D. Memucan
Explanation Memucan said, "Queen Vashti has wronged not only the king but every official and citizen of your empire." This statement suggests that Queen Vashti's actions have not only offended the king, but also have had consequences for the entire empire, including its officials and citizens.
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4.
When was Mordecai captured?
A.
Assyrians captured Jerusalem
B.
Jerusalem was destroyed by king Nebuchadnezzar
C.
Persian captivity under king Ahausuerus reign
D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Jerusalem was destroyed by king Nebuchadnezzar
Explanation The correct answer is "Jerusalem was destroyed by king Nebuchadnezzar." This is because the question asks about when Mordecai was captured, and it is known from historical accounts that Jerusalem was destroyed by king Nebuchadnezzar, which led to the captivity of many Israelites, including Mordecai.
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5.
Mordecai adopted Esther in his family and raised her as his daughter?
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation Mordecai adopted Esther in his family and raised her as his daughter. This is true because in the biblical story of Esther, Mordecai took in Esther after her parents died and raised her as his own daughter. He cared for her and played a significant role in her life, guiding her and advising her throughout her journey.
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6.
Who had the title of a Jewess?
A.
Queen Vashti
B.
Esther
C.
Hadassah
D.
The kings harems
E.
B & C
Correct Answer
E. B & C
Explanation The title of a Jewess was held by Esther and Hadassah. Both names refer to the same person in the Bible. Esther was a Jewish queen who married King Ahasuerus of Persia. Her Hebrew name was Hadassah, and she was known as Esther in the Persian court. Therefore, both options B and C are correct.
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7.
Who else was exiled with Mordecai?
A.
King Zedekiah
B.
King Coniah
C.
King Jeconiah
D.
C only
E.
B & C
Correct Answer
E. B & C
Explanation Mordecai was not exiled with any of the mentioned kings. The correct answer is B & C, as both King Coniah and King Jeconiah were exiled along with the people of Judah to Babylon.
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8.
Who said, "If I perish, I perish"?
A.
Haman
B.
Mordecia
C.
Queen Vashti
D.
King Ahasuerus
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
E. None of the above
Explanation The quote "If I perish, I perish" is not attributed to any of the options given. This quote is actually spoken by Queen Esther in the Bible, specifically in the book of Esther. Queen Esther uttered these words when she made the courageous decision to approach King Ahasuerus uninvited, risking her own life in order to save her people, the Jews, from a plot to exterminate them.
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9.
To deceive the king, Hamen persuades him to do issue what?
A.
A warning
B.
A decree
C.
A Right of Passage
D.
A royal edict
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. A royal edict
Explanation Hamen persuades the king to issue a royal edict. This suggests that Hamen successfully manipulates the king into making a formal proclamation or order, possibly to serve his own interests or deceive others. The term "royal edict" implies a significant and authoritative command from the king, indicating the gravity of the situation and the king's trust in Hamen's persuasion.
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10.
What are key facts about the book of Esther?
A.
Her love for her people
B.
She never complained
C.
Longest verses in the bible
D.
A Only
E.
A & C
Correct Answer
E. A & C
Explanation The book of Esther contains key facts about her love for her people and the longest verses in the Bible. This implies that Esther's love for her people and the length of the verses are significant aspects of the book.
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11.
In the final chapters, what granted the Jews guaranteed protection?
A.
Haman's plot
B.
Queen Esther's decree
C.
Mordecai's appointment
D.
Mordecai's decree
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Mordecai's appointment
Explanation In the final chapters, Mordecai's appointment granted the Jews guaranteed protection. This means that Mordecai was given a position of power or authority that allowed him to ensure the safety and security of the Jewish people. This appointment likely gave him the ability to make decisions and take actions that would protect the Jews from harm, making it the correct answer.
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12.
The letters be sent throughout the kings provinces allowing the Jews to defend themselves against any that would assault them was requested by who?
A.
Mordecai
B.
King Ahasuerus
C.
Esther
D.
Zeresh
Correct Answer
C. Esther
Explanation The correct answer is Esther. In the book of Esther in the Bible, Mordecai, who was Esther's cousin, requested that letters be sent throughout the king's provinces allowing the Jews to defend themselves against any who would assault them. Esther played a crucial role in saving her people from a plot to exterminate them, and it was at Mordecai's urging that she approached the king to make this request.
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13.
King Ahasuerus reigned over 120 provinces?
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The correct answer is 127 provinces Esther 1:1
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14.
What were the days called to be an annual celebration of the deliverance of the Jews from Haman?
A.
Passover
B.
Purim
C.
Feast of First fruits
D.
Feast of Taberacle
E.
Feast of Unleavned bread
Correct Answer
B. Purim
Explanation Esther 9:28 Purim
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15.
Who asked, "What shall be done to the man whom the king delights to honor?"
A.
King Ahasuerus
B.
Esther
C.
Haman
D.
Haman's sons
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. King Ahasuerus
Explanation King Ahasuerus asked the question, "What shall be done to the man whom the king delights to honor?" This can be inferred from the context of the question, as it is asking who asked the question, not who the question was directed towards. King Ahasuerus is the most logical answer as he is the one who would have the authority to ask such a question.
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