View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 24 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dan and Ron believed Brenda and Erica's deaths were _______.
(a) Unremarkable.
(b) Tragic.
(c) Justified.
(d) Inevitable.

2. Why did Dame decide to do away with the emigrants?
(a) He'd been told by God.
(b) He was tired of the stand-off.
(c) They hadn't heard from Young.
(d) They were good fighters.

3. Where is the Nephites' gold supposedly held?
(a) Salt Lake.
(b) The main church.
(c) The Dream Mine.
(d) Canada.

4. Why, according to Krakauer, is it difficult for Mormon's to paint a flaw-free picture of Smith?
(a) They're not good liars.
(b) He was very flawed.
(c) The religion is so young.
(d) They see his human qualities.

5. Which text was responsible for many of the Laffertys' marriages falling apart?
(a) The Psalm of the School of the Prophets.
(b) The Peace Maker.
(c) The Book of Mormon.
(d) Onias' autobiography.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where were Ron and Dan driving to at the end of Part 3, Chapter 16?

3. What were the Mormons' hopes for the outcome of the Civil War?

4. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?

5. Why were some nervous about allowing Ron to use an insanity plea?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 281 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample