Jon D. Levenson commented on the “great eloquence” of this figure, in contrast to the “jerky” language of a king. This figure is told of a plot against the king by their guardian, who overheard Bigthan and Teresh plotting. With the Song of Songs, the book concerning this figure is the only one in the Tanakh that does (*) not name (10[1])God. After keeping their (10[1])identity secret, this figure, successor to Vashti, reveals their Jewish faith to save others, saying, “If I perish, I perish”. This figure marries King Ahasuerus (10[1])(“ah-has-ew-AIR-os”) and later saves the Jews of Persia from being slaughtered by Haman. In many communities, it is increasingly popular to host a women-only reading of the Megillah in honour of this person. For 10 points, name this cousin of Mordecai, whose namesake book is read aloud twice during Purim. ■END■