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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?
(a) The treasure was fools gold.
(b) He lied about his identity.
(c) He promised them eternal life.
(d) He never found any treasure.

2. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.
(a) Jesus.
(b) The seasons.
(c) A rock.
(d) His mother.

3. Krakauer makes the observation that all religions have their share of _______.
(a) Idiosyncrasies.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Gods.
(d) Discrepancies.

4. How was Smith finally able to read the gold plates?
(a) He learned German.
(b) Moroni gave him peep stones.
(c) He polished the plates.
(d) Moroni read them to him.

5. After fleeing Illinois, why did Smith return?
(a) He missed his home.
(b) To confess his faults.
(c) He believed he was abandoning his people.
(d) To get his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Brenda's death, what does her sister regret?

2. Krakauer explains that early Mormons believed government law was inferior to __________.

3. What did Smith change in his rules for the Mormon Church because of Crossfield?

4. Why did Smith write Section 132?

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

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