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How well do you know Purim? Test your knowledge with this diabolical quiz

JL;DR SUMMARY Test your knowledge of the Jewish holiday of Purim with this challenging quiz designed by the Forward staff. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish HolidaysJewish CustomsPurimMordechaiMegillahEstherAdarPurim QuizPersian HistorySusa

Places mentioned

Susa, Khuzestan, Iran
"The city of Shushan, where the Purim story largely takes place, is based on the ancient Persian city of Susa."
Jerusalem, Israel
"Jerusalem is the only city in the world that celebrates Purim only on the 15th of Adar."
Holon, Tel Aviv District, Israel
"The largest Israeli Purim parade is held each year in which Tel Aviv-adjacent city?"

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