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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Smith plead guilty to treason?
(a) God told him to do it.
(b) To solidify peace with Missouri.
(c) To make himself a martyr.
(d) He knew it was the right thing.

2. Smith did NOT leave his followers with guidelines on ______________.
(a) How to select a new prophet.
(b) Where to settle next.
(c) How to bury a Mormon.
(d) How to change the prayers.

3. What was the Illinois governor's one condition for the cease-fire?
(a) The Mormons had to leave the United States.
(b) The Mormons had to repair the damage.
(c) The Mormons had to apologize.
(d) The Mormons had to pay them a million dollars.

4. Why did the attacking Mormons have to send a letter to Young while fighting the Francher group?
(a) The group held out longer than anticipated.
(b) The group offered them a bribe.
(c) There were many women and children.
(d) The group agreed to convert.

5. Who survived the Mountain Meadow Massacre?
(a) Only young children.
(b) Only women and children.
(c) No one.
(d) Half of the Francher group.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Young, as a person, appealing to Mormons?

3. Why were Colorado's efforts to get rid of polygamy stopped?

4. Although Law's actions against Smith had little effect on Smith's power, what did it affect?

5. After attempting to knock Brenda unconscious, what does Ron want to do?

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