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

2. Why did Debbie decide to flee Bountiful?
(a) Blackmore was abusing her.
(b) Blackmore wanted to marry her daughter.
(c) She'd cheated on her husband.
(d) She'd killed her husband.

3. What effect did the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887 have on the Mormon Church?
(a) It legalized polygamy.
(b) It recognized the LDS as a legitimate organization.
(c) It invalidated personal revelations.
(d) It outlawed polygamy.

4. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?
(a) He claims the proof is invisible.
(b) He lost the translation.
(c) He lost the gold plates.
(d) He had to return the gold plates.

5. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?
(a) A new take on government.
(b) The return of polygamy.
(c) Money and celebrity for the church.
(d) A new promise land.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Woodruff change his position on polygamy?

2. Why was Law unable to press charges against Smith?

3. Why did Smith plead guilty to treason?

4. What was the result of Ron's meeting with his brothers?

5. After fleeing Illinois, why did Smith return?

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