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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the key difference Krakauer cites between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?
(a) The angels discussed are different.
(b) Mormonism is much younger.
(c) The Bible is accepted as fact.
(d) The books cite different eras.

2. Why did Woodruff change his position on polygamy?
(a) His wife wanted more women in the family.
(b) He was bribed to agree with other people.
(c) He had a meeting with Jesus and Smith.
(d) He fell in love with another woman.

3. How was Ron able to convince Dan to help him in his murder plan?
(a) He paid him.
(b) He threatened him.
(c) He told Dan it was God's will.
(d) He told Dan he needed him.

4. The men at the School of the Prophets believed they were destined to do what?
(a) To spread the word of God.
(b) Destroy the Mormon Church.
(c) Become rich and famous.
(d) Change the course of humanity.

5. After changing his beliefs, Woodruff told his followers polygamy was a ______ principle.
(a) Evil.
(b) Arbitrary.
(c) Optional.
(d) Godly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why couldn't Smith read the inscription on the gold plates?

2. In the Mormon Church. Ron was described as ________.

3. How did the Mormon Church become bankrupt around the time of Taylor's death?

4. How long after Lee's prophecy did Young die?

5. At the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 20, Krakauer revisits the story of _________.

(see the answer key)

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