Catechism Bible Mega Quiz 2018 Question Bank: Class 6 Esther Prepared by Maryann Soares
CHARACTERS & REFERENCES Esther o Esther: Chapters 1 to 15 Page 2 of 23
ESTHER: CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. Who is King Ahasuerus 's wife at the beginning in the book of Esther. a. Zeresh b. Vashti c. Judith d. Jezebel 2. What happened to Vashti as a result of her disobedience? a. She was hanged b. She was disposed off and her royal position was to be given to another c. She was very angry d. She received no special favors ANSWER IN A SENTENCE 3. What did the king do during the 3rd year of his reign? 4. What made King Ahasuerus angry with Queen Vashti? 5. What was the result of Queen Vashti's disobedience? Give One Word For 6. The tribe that Mordecai belonged to. 7. The Queen who refused to obey the King s summons 8. The city from which the King Ahasuerus ruled. Fill In The Banks 9. King Ahasuerus had provinces of the Persian Empire under his rule. 10. King Ahasuerus displayed his splendor and wealth of his kingdom for days Page 3 of 23
True Or False 11. The King issued a decree in his kingdom that every man should be master over his own household. 12. Queen Vashti gave a banquet for all the women in the palace of King Ahasuerus. Jumbled Words 13. N I C E V O R P S Clue: King Ahasuerus ruled over 127 of these 14. E N I W Clue: A banquet beverage Page 4 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 2 Multiple Choice 1. What is Esther's Hebrew name? a. Hagar b. Hadassah c. Hannah d. Helga 2. How long did Esther spend preparing herself to meet the king. a. 9 months b. 12 months c. 3 months d. 6 months Answer In A Sentence 3. Why did the King have a beauty contest? 4. Who was Mordecai? 5. Why did Esther not reveal the fact that she was Jewish? 6. The King had a great banquet when Esther was crowned the queen; what did he call it? 7. What did Mordecai discover and tell Esther? 8. Who were the two guards who conspired to kill the King? Give One Word For 9. The man who raised Esther as his own daughter after her parents death. 10. Relation between Esther and Mordecai. Page 5 of 23
Fill In The Banks 11. The young girls had to undergo a beauty treatment for months. 12. Once Esther obtained favour with Hegai she was provided with maidservants. 13. Esther was crowned Queen in the th year of King Ahasuerus reign True Or False 14. Esther was an orphan. 15. Abihail was the uncle of Mordecai. 16. When Esther was crowned queen, the King declared a holiday to all the provinces. Jumbled Words 17. M E J I N A B N Clue: The tribe from which Esther s family descended 18. W O R N C Clue: Esther wore this when she became the Queen 19. N E Q E U Clue: Esther's new title Page 6 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 3 Multiple Choice 1. Why did Haman hate Mordecai? a. Mordecai was a wicked man b. Mordecai did not bow to him c. He is jealous of Mordecai high office d. Mordecai did not pay him the bribe 2. How much was offered to the king to be allowed to exterminate the Jews? a. 1000 talents of silver b. 100 talents of silver c. 300 talents of silver d. 10,000 talents of silver Answer In A Sentence 3. What did Haman do when Mordecai refused to bow down to him? 4. How did Haman decide the day and month he was going to kill the Jews. 5. How did Haman plan to destroy the Jews? Give One Word For 6. Type of ring used to seal all orders of the King. Fill In The Banks 7. The pur (lot) for the annihilation of the Jews fell on the th day of the twelfth month. 8. King Ahasuerus received a payment of thousand talents of silver for the destruction of the Jews. True Or False Page 7 of 23
9. Haman bribes the king with 1,000 talents of silver to have the Jews killed. Jumbled Words 10. T I D E C Clue: An official order of the king to annihilate all the Jews in his empire Who Said To Whom 11. Let a decree be issued for their destruction and I will pay ten thousand silver talents to the king. a. Haman to King Ahasuerus b. King Ahasuerus to the King of Judah c. Esther to Queen Vashti d. Mordecai to Esther Page 8 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 4 Multiple Choice 1. Who said the famous verse: "Who knows, perhaps you have come to royal dignity for just such a time as this?" a. Mordecai b. Haman c. Ahasuerus d. Abihail 2. What did Esther request Mordecai and the Jews to do? a. Offer up a sacrifice b. Pray c. Fast for 3 days d. March round the city Answer In A Sentence 3. What did Mordecai want Esther to do about Haman's wicked plan to destroy the Jews? 4. What happens if you go into the inner court of the King uncalled? 5. How did Esther prepare herself to go before the King to plead for her people? Fill In The Banks 6. Esther had not been called to the inner court for days 7. Esther prayed and fasted for days before she met the king. Jumbled Words 8. A S K T H C O C L Clue : This was used by the Jews as a sign of mourning Page 9 of 23
Who Said To Whom 9. If you keep silent at such a time as this, deliverance for the Jews will rise from another quarter a. Mordecai to Esther b. Mordecai to the King c. Esther to Mordecai d. Esther to King Ahasuerus Page 10 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 5 Multiple Choice 1. What does Haman's wife suggest he build to express his rage for Mordecai? a. A house b. A monument c. A gallow d. A palace Answer In A Sentence 2. What request did Esther make to the king? 3. Why did Haman have a set of gallows made? Give One Word For 4. What Haman built for Mordecai. Fill In The Banks 5. Haman had a gallows built for Mordecai which was cubits high. Who Said To Whom 6. Whatever is your request, it shall be given to you, even to the half of my kingdom a. King Ahasuerus to Haman b. King Ahasuerus to Esther c. King of Babylon to King Ahasuerus d. King Ahasuerus to Mordecai 7. Let a gallows be made and tell the king to have Mordecai hanged on it a. Haman's wife Zeresh to Haman b. Esther to Haman c. The courtiers to the Prime Minister d. Queen Vashti to Esther Page 11 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 6 Multiple Choice 1. How did King Ahasuerus honor Mordecai? a. He held a great banquet for Mordecai b. He gave Mordecai half his kingdom c. Had him dressed in royal robes and led on horseback through the city d. He gave Mordecai his crown Answer In A Sentence 2. What did the king do when he could not sleep? True Or False 3. Mordecai was honored and led on horseback around the city for saving the Kings life. Who Said To Whom 4. What shall be done for the man whom the king wishes to honor a. King Ahasuerus to Esther b. King Ahasuerus to Haman c. Haman's wife Zeresh to Haman d. Haman to King Ahasuerus Page 12 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 7 Multiple Choice 1. How does Haman die a. The Jews killed him b. Hanged on the gallows c. Slain by Mordecai d. Falls on his own sword Answer In A Sentence 2. What did Esther tell the King at the 2nd banquet? 3. What was the new decree issued by the king to save the Jews? 4. What is Purim? Give One Word For 5. The book containing records of the royal court Jumbled Words 6. W A L L O G S Clue : This was built for Mordecai but used for Haman Page 13 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 8 Answer In A Sentence 1. After Haman was hanged, how did the king reward Mordecai? Give One Word For 2. The Hebrew queen who saved her people. True Or False 3. Esther issued an edict on behalf of the King that Jews may defend themselves against those who attacked them. Page 14 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 9 Give One Word For 1. The Holiday celebrating the Hebrews victory over the enemies. Page 15 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 15 Answer In A Sentence 1. What sign did the king give to show it was alright for Esther to enter? Give One Word For 2. What did the King Ahasuerus hold toward Esther to allow her to enter into the inner court. Who Said To Whom 3. 'Take courage; you shall not die' a. Mordecai to Esther b. King Ahasuerus to Esther c. Haman's wife Zeresh to Haman d. King Ahasuerus to Haman Page 16 of 23
COMMON 1. Word Search Find all the places mentioned in the Book of Esther E T H I O P I A L O T Y G D R E A M T B I K I O Y D A I S R A E L M K E P P R I E B R J A S R E T W O N Y H E C U G R F R U M L E R E S U S W I T D O A U D A E I S M N W N R S O E S A N E U D D T A N S T M E D S T I L L I T W N E I I C U A E A H J U D A H B E C M PERSIA JERUSALEM JUDAH ISRAEL SUSA ETHIOPIA INDIA EGYPT BABYLON MACEDONIA MEDIA 1. King Ahasuerus had his royal throne in the citadel of (Susa) (Esther 1:2) 2. Nebuchadnezzar was the King of (Babylon) ((Esther 2:6) 3. Mordecai s great grand father Kish was carried away with the other Jews from as captives (Jerusalem) (Esther 2:6) 4. King Jeconiah was the king of (Judah) (Esther 2:6) 5. King Ahasuerus empire extended from (India) to (Ethiopia) (Esther 1:1) 6. The army of (Persia ) and (Media) attended the great banquet of King Ahasuerus (Esther 1:3) 7. In his dream Mordecai saw the nation of (Israel) crying out to God and was saved. (Esther 10:9) 8. Mordecai prayed to God to save His people whom God had redeemed for Himself from the land of (Egypt) (Esther 13:16) 9. Haman's father belonged to this place (Macedonia) (Esther 16:10) Page 17 of 23
2. Crossword 2 B 1 Q A 4 P U R I 3 M 5 I N V I T E 6 D E O Q I E R U S N D E O E T 7 F B C A E 8 G A L L O W S Y I T E E D 9 K I N G D O M Down 1. Esther was made in place of Vashti (Queen) (Esther 2:17) 2. An event Esther invited the King and Haman. (Banquet) (Est 5:4) 3. discovers the guards plan to kill the king. (Mordecai) (Est 2:22) 6. The King became furious because Queen Vashti his orders (disobeyed)(est 1:12) 7. Esther prayed and for three days (fasted) (Est 4:16) Across 4. Celebration that marks the time when Jewish sorrow was turned to joy (Purim) (Est 9:26) 5. Esther could not approach the King unless he her first (invited) (Est:4:11) 8. Where the two disloyal officials were hung (gallows) (Est 2:23) 9. King Ahasuerus offered Esther even half his (kingdom) (Est :5:3) Page 18 of 23
3. Guess the Character ESTHER MORDECAI famous cousin of Mordecai descendent of the tribe of Benjamin chosen by God to save the Jews in Persia wife of King Ahasuerus AHASUERUS one of the captive Jews living in the city of Susa he exposes a conspiracy to kill the King he wore sackcloth and ashes in mourning against the King's decree took care of his orphan cousin HAMAN king of the Persian Empire he loved Esther more than the other women his officials conspired to kill him he loved to display his wealth and splendour he was forced to lead Mordecai through the streets to honor him he accepts wrong advice from his wife and friends writes an edict for the King to have the Jews killed An Agagite who hated Mordecai Page 19 of 23
ANSWERS ESTHER: CHAPTER 1 1. Vashti (Esther 1:11) 2. She was disposed off and her royal position was to be given to another (Esther 1:19) 3. He gave a great banquet that lasted for 180 days where he displayed all his wealth. (Esther 1:3,4) 4. She did not come when the King called for her (She disobeyed the King) (Esther 1:12) 5. She was to be disposed off and her royal position was to be given to another (Esther 1:19) 6. Benjamin (Esther 2:5) 7. Queen Vashti (Esther 1:12) 8. Susa (Esther 1:2) 9. 127 provinces (Esther 1:1) 10. 180days (Esther 1:4) 11. True (Esther 1:22) 12. True (Esther 1:9) 13. provinces (Esther 1:1) 14. Wine (Est 1:7) ESTHER CHAPTER 2 1. Hadassah (Esther 2:7) 2. 12 months (Esther 2:12) 3. To choose a new Queen. (Esther 2:4) 4. Mordecai was Esther's cousin. (Esther 2:7) 5. Because her cousin Mordecai told her not to tell. (Esther 2:10) 6. Esther's Banquet. (Esther 2:18) 7. A conspiracy to kill the King. (Esther 2:21-23) 8. Bigthan and Teresh. (Esther 2:21) 9. Mordecai (Esther 2:7) 10. Cousin (Esther 2:7) 11. 12 months (Est 2:12) 12. 7 chosen (Esther 2:9) 13. 7th year (Esther 2:16-17) Page 20 of 23
14. True (Esther 2:7) 15. True (Esther 2:15) 16. True (Esther 2:18) 17. Benjamin Est 2:5 18. Crown Est 2:17 19. Queen Est 2:17 ESTHER CHAPTER 3 1. Mordecai did not bow to him (Esther 3:5) 2. 10,000 talents of silver (Esther 3:9) 3. He plotted to destroy all the Jews. (Esther 3:6) 4. He cast Pur ( the lot ) to decide the date. (Esther 3:7) 5. He asked King Ahasuerus to issue a decree to kill the Jews. (Esther 3:8-9) 6. Signet (Esther 3:10 & 12) 7. 13th day (Esther 3:7) 8. 10 thousand (Esther 3:9) 9. False (Esther 3:9) Right answer : 10,000 talents of silver 10. (Edict) (Esther 3:12) 11. Haman to King Ahasuerus (Esther 3:9) ESTHER CHAPTER 4 1. Mordecai (Esther 4:14) 2. Fast for 3 days (Esther 4:16) 3. He wanted Esther to meet the king to make supplication to him and entreat him for her 4. people. (Esther 4:8) 5. According to the law, the person would be put to death. (Esther 4:11) 6. She fled to the Lord. (Esther 4:1) 7. 30 days (Esther 4:11) 8. 3 days (Est 4:16) 9. Esther to Mordecai (Esther 4:16) 10. Mordecai to Esther (Esther 4:14) ESTHER CHAPTER 5 Page 21 of 23
1. A gallow (Esther 5:14) 2. She requested the King and Haman to attend a banquet she prepared. (Esther 5:4) 3. So the King would hang Mordecai on them. (Esther 5:14) 4. Gallows (Esther 5:14) 5. 50 cubits (Est 5:14) 6. King Ahasuerus to Esther (Esther 5:3) 7. Haman's wife Zeresh to Haman (Esther 5:14) ESTHER CHAPTER 6 1. Had him dressed in royal robes and led on horseback through the city (Esther 6:11) 2. He gave orders to bring the book of records, the annals and they were read to the king. (Esther 6:1) 3. True (Esther 6:11) 4. King Ahasuerus to Haman (Esther 6:6) ESTHER CHAPTER 7 1. Hanged on the gallows (Esther 7:10) 2. She revealed her identity and the plot to destroy her people. (Esther 7:3-4) 3. The Jews could defend themselves from those who attacked them. (Esther 16:20) 4. A celebration that marks the month when Jewish sorrow was turned to joy. (Esther 9:22-23,26) 5. Annals (Esther 6:1) 6. (Gallows) Est 7:10 ESTHER CHAPTER 8 1. The king gave him his signet ring and made him a powerful person in his kingdom. (Esther 8:2) 2. Esther (Esther 8:3-12) 3. False (Esther 8:10-11) Right answer : Mordecai issued an edict ESTHER CHAPTER 9 1. Purim. (Esther 9:22) (Esther 9:26) Page 22 of 23
ESTHER CHAPTER 15 1. He raised his golden scepter and touched her neck with it. (Esther 15:11) 2. Golden Sceptre (Esther Ch 15:11) 3. King Ahasuerus to Esther (Esther 15:9,10) Page 23 of 23