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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the LeBaron bothers go on a killing spree?
(a) To make money.
(b) To please God.
(c) To please their father.
(d) They were insane.

2. What changed in Dan during his road trip with Ron?
(a) He believed more of what Ron said.
(b) He became calm and serene.
(c) He became less sure about their plan.
(d) He became more violent.

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

4. Why did Ron make the School of the Prophets his entire life?
(a) His brothers convinced him.
(b) He needed guidance.
(c) He wanted to find God.
(d) He'd lost his family.

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

6. Taylor held his beliefs long after _________.
(a) His wife's death.
(b) His excommunication.
(c) The creation of Section 132.
(d) The Edmunds Act of 1882.

7. After changing his beliefs, Woodruff told his followers polygamy was a ______ principle.
(a) Evil.
(b) Godly.
(c) Arbitrary.
(d) Optional.

8. Why does Dan decide to turn back to Brenda's house after their first attempt?
(a) He forgot his glasses.
(b) He was angrier with her than before.
(c) He wanted to reason with her.
(d) He got a feeling he was supposed to.

9. Brigham Young was picked partially because of his beliefs on ______.
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Technology.
(c) Revelations.
(d) Christianity.

10. How did Lee die?
(a) He killed himself.
(b) He was murdered.
(c) He was executed.
(d) Old age.

11. What was Warren's tool for leadership?
(a) Money.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Family history.

12. What was Ron's attitude at his first trial?
(a) He was strong and defensive.
(b) He was sobbing and apologizing.
(c) He was verbally abusive to the judge.
(d) He as quiet and patient.

13. What was Woodruff's stance on polygamy?
(a) He supported it.
(b) He felt it was a personal choice.
(c) He hadn't taken a stance yet.
(d) He was against it.

14. What did Rulon Jeffs believe about himself?
(a) He was the chosen one.
(b) He would be the ultimate prophet of the LDS.
(c) He was not as great as his father.
(d) He was meant to have many sons.

15. Why was Lee banished from Colorado City?
(a) He stole from the church.
(b) He was involved in the Mountain Meadow Massacre.
(c) He was refusing to comply with simple rules.
(d) He was making secret plans to reinstate polygamy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relevance did Knapp and Carnes have in the murders?

2. Garner believed Ron's revelation was a result of __________.

3. What did the crimes of the LeBarons and Laffertys have in common?

4. Why did Mormons join the Confederacy?

5. How long after Lee's prophecy did Young die?

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