"LISTEN UP, RECRUITS! Esther 2. In this chapter, King Xerxes was looking for a new queen, so he put out a call for beautiful young virgins from all over the kingdom. One of these virgins was Esther, who was adopted by her cousin Mordecai. Esther was chosen as the new queen and she was brought to the palace to be prepared for her royal duties. Mordecai was appointed as the royal advisor and he warned Esther not to reveal her Jewish heritage. The chapter ends with Mordecai uncovering a plot to kill the king. That's it, recruits! Now get out there and memorize it!"