What was the total number of goblets on the Menorah?
The central shaft had four goblets and each of the six branches had three, totaling 4 + (6×3) = 22 goblets.
Question 2
Which of the following is true about the Menorah when made from metals other than gold?
The requirement for goblets, bulbs, and flowers applies only to the gold Menorah. When made of other metals, these ornaments are not only unnecessary but are not to be added at all.
Question 3
Why was the central lamp of the Menorah called 'the western lamp'?
The central lamp was not physically positioned further west than the others, but it faced the Holy of Holies, which was situated in the western part of the Temple — and so it received the name 'western lamp.'
Question 4
How many gold rods (minakiot) were placed between the fifth and sixth loaf of each Showbread arrangement, and why?
Between every other pair of loaves there were three rods to bear the weight of the loaves above. The sixth loaf was the topmost, with nothing stacked on it, so only two rods were needed between the fifth and sixth.
Question 5
Why was a special mechanism devised for the washbasin rather than simply filling it with fresh water each morning?
The washbasin was a sacred vessel, and any water placed inside it became sanctified. Sacred water left overnight becomes invalid for Temple use. The mechanism kept the water from remaining in the sacred vessel overnight, preserving its validity.