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Esther: Reading
Comprehension Questions
Chapter 1
- How long was the
first feast (just for the king's friends)?
- Then, how long
was the party of all the people?
- What was Queen Vashti's
infraction? What was her punishment? Why?
Chapter 2
- What was the important
personal trait needed to make a young woman eligible for the
"call up" at the beginning of this chapter?
- What information
about herself did Mordecai tell Esther to keep secret?
- Describe the preparation
process for the young women in the palace?
- After the visit
with the king, the young women went to a different palace. Some
never saw the king again except under what circumstance?
- How did Mordecai
save the king's life at the end of Chpt. 2?
Chapter 3
- Why did Mordecai
refuse to bow to Haman, the new prime minister?
- How did Haman decide
the right day and month to carry out his evil plot?
- Haman was not completely
honest and open when he asked the king to issue a decree to
kill all of the Jews. Explain.
- The king gave Haman
his ring. What did this allow Haman to do?
Chapter 4
- What was Mordecai’s
reaction to the proclamation?
- Mordecai’s
reaction disturbed Queen Esther. How did she respond to Mordecai’s
behavior?
- Mordecai sent a
copy of the proclamation to Esther and asked her to plead with
the king. What was Esther’s response to this request?
- Mordecai believed
that Esther was not the Jews' only source of help. If she were
to keep quiet, where would help come from—according to
Mordecai?
- Esther asked Mordecai
to organize all the Jews in Susa to do what?
Next
page (Chpts 5-10)
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