1. Complete the verse: « So the king commanded that this be done. An edict was issued in Susa, and they hanged the ten sons of _____. »

2. Where is this verse from? « The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them. »

3. Put these verses back in order.

4. Complete the verse: « For _____ exercised great power in the palace, and his fame spread throughout the provinces as he became more and more powerful. »

5. Match each reference to its verse.