Purim Fun: Bring the Fun Home with Our Kid-Approved Quiz!

Kehillat Nashira Purim Quiz

Last night at Kehillat Nashira's Purim Fancy Dress Gala Dinner, the children enjoyed a Purim quiz. We had multiple rounds, including multiple choice questions, a picture-based story sequencing challenge, tricky riddles, hilarious, Pictionary drawing round, and classic character charades. It was a true testament to how much these kids know and love the Purim story.

And because we had such a lovely time, we wanted to share a couple of our favourite rounds with you!

Let's get started!

Round 1: Test Your Purim Knowledge (Multiple Choice)

Get ready to flex those brain muscles! Let's kick things off with some classic multiple-choice questions. Grab your pens and paper (or your favourite notes app!) and jot down your answers.

1. What was the name of the King of Persia during the Purim Story?

   • A. King Ahaseurus

   • B. King David

   • C. King Antiochus

   • D. King Ahab

     
     

2. The traditional noisemakers we use to drown out Haman's name are called:

   • A. Vuvzelas

   • B. Greggers

   • C. Rattles

   • D. Kazoos

     
     

3.  Hamantashen get their name from the Yiddish meaning:

   • A. Haman's ear

   • B. Haman's nose

   • C. Haman's tush

   • D. Haman's pocket

     
     

4. Packages of food and other small treats that are offered to friends and family are called:

   • A. Purim Pockets

   • B. Hamantotes

   • C. Mishloach Manot

   • D. Hiddur Mitzvah

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5. Why do some people eat beans and peas on Purim?

   • A. Because they're traditional Purim desserts.

   • B. Because Esther ate them in the king's court.

   • C. To balance the sweetness of the hamantaschen.

   • D. Because meat is forbidden on Purim.

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Round 2: Character Riddles - Who Am I?

Now, let's put on our thinking caps and see if we can solve these Purim character riddles.

1. "I plotted against the Jews, but my plan backfired. Who am I?"

2. "I was chosen as queen and bravely saved my people. Who am I?"

3. "I uncovered a plot and warned the queen. Who am I?"

4. "I refused the king's command and stood my ground. Who am I?"

5. "I made a hasty decision that changed the course of my kingdom. Who am I?"

6. "I'm a tasty treat, shaped like a triangle, filled with sweet things."

7. "I make a lot of noise, and people spin me during the megillah reading."

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We hope these two rounds bring as much fun as they did us last night! Answers below, comment and let us know how many you got right! Answers:

Time to Check Your Answers!

Ready to see how you did? Here are the answers:

1. A

2. B

3. D

4. C

5. B

   
   

Answers:

1. Haman

2. Esther

3. Mordechai

4. Vashti

5. Ahasuerus

6. Hamantaschen

7. Gragger

One point for each correct answer!