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Was Esther truly married to Mordechai?

This matter is disputed amongst the Poskim and sources.

Is it true that in Jerusalem burials are not delayed past the night or day of death?

Yes.

I heard that it is forbidden to bury in Jerusalem, but at the same time there are many cemeteries there. What is accurate?

This is true, although applies only to old city Jerusalem, within the walls.

Is there a preference of alcoholic beverage to drink on Purim to fulfill Ad Delo Yada?

Although one fulfills his obligation with any form of alcohol., nevertheless it is best to get drunk on wine, and preferably white wine.

Should Tachanun be said this year on Sunday, the 16th of Adar, being that they celebrate the Purim meal in Jerusalem on this day?

While the custom is to say it, it would be better for it to not be said if one increases in festivities on this day, as written in Poskim that one should do.

May I return a loan to the lender with a gift, such as a bottle of wine, or chocolates?

No, doing so is Ribis.

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What happened to Vashti?

Classic wisdom has it that Vashti was executed the day of the feast. However the Iyun Yaakov explains that Vashti was not executed but was merely demoted from her position as queen and eventually taken by Haman as a maid to serve him, without the knowledge of Achashveirosh.