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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 12 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Krakauer describes Watson Lafferty as a ________.
(a) Lunatic.
(b) Genius.
(c) Disciplinarian.
(d) Pacifist.

2. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.
(a) Teacher.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Salesman.

3. Fundamentalists believed the government was an entity of _______.
(a) Satan.
(b) God.
(c) Smith.
(d) Europe.

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

5. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?
(a) His worldliness.
(b) His charisma.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His creativity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Krakauer claim he will answer in "Under the Banner of Heaven"?

2. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Dan's sentence?

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

4. According to Krakauer, what makes people today able to identify with Smith?

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

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