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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?
(a) It serves as a backdrop.
(b) It gives credit to the contributors.
(c) It enhances his credibility.
(d) It adds extra bulk to the book.

2. How was sex regulated in fundamentalist Mormon communities?
(a) It could only happen once a week.
(b) It could only happen when one was selected from the lottery.
(c) It could only happen if a woman was ovulating.
(d) It could only happen on every anniversary.

3. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?
(a) To raise money.
(b) To follow Smith.
(c) To kill his wife.
(d) To reform the church.

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

5. What was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?
(a) He was promoted.
(b) He was killed.
(c) Many people left the church.
(d) He was excommunicated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mormons attacked the Missourians after an _______ Missourian beat a Mormon man.

2. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?

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

4. Krakauer describes Watson Lafferty as a ________.

5. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?

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