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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Dan's testimony crucial to Ron's trial?
(a) Ron was present for the murders.
(b) Ron tried to seduce Brenda.
(c) Ron had a violent history.
(d) Ron wasn't the mastermind.

2. What was the result of Ron's meeting with his brothers?
(a) He'd converted to their beliefs.
(b) He brought them back to the LDS.
(c) He lost all hope in his family.
(d) He'd driven them insane.

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

4. What happened to the two men from the Francher group that escaped?
(a) They surrendered.
(b) They got help from Indians.
(c) They got lost.
(d) They were caught and killed.

5. When did Brenda realize that the Laffertys were religious fanatics?
(a) When Allen built a shrine in their kitchen.
(b) When Allen refused to take their baby to the doctor.
(c) When Allen stopped eating for a month.
(d) When they tried to burn down her house.

6. Why was Young, as a person, appealing to Mormons?
(a) He was young.
(b) He was wealthy and generous.
(c) He reminded them of Smith.
(d) He was friends with many politicians.

7. Why did the Illinois governor order a cease-fire?
(a) He feared civil war.
(b) He was tired of fighting.
(c) They were being defeated.
(d) He had a revelation from God.

8. Why did Mormons join the Confederacy?
(a) They wanted to keep their slaves.
(b) They were against the United States government.
(c) They liked the South.
(d) They were paid to join.

9. What did Warren do with Rulon's ferry service?
(a) Kept it open.
(b) Abandoned it.
(c) Sold it.
(d) Closed it.

10. What dilemma were Mormons faced with after the death of Smith?
(a) Where to settle next.
(b) How to change the prayers.
(c) Where he should be buried.
(d) Selecting a new prophet.

11. In the Mormon Church. Ron was described as ________.
(a) Passive.
(b) Fanatical.
(c) Rebellious.
(d) Pios.

12. What did Young do to the Francher group memorial?
(a) Bought it.
(b) Cured it.
(c) Destroyed it.
(d) Planted flowers nearby.

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

14. Why didn't the Laffertys kill Chloe Low?
(a) Chloe Low begged them not to kill her.
(b) They were caught by the police.
(c) They had another revelation.
(d) She wasn't at home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Mormon people need in their struggle that Young offered them?

2. Why did the LeBaron bothers go on a killing spree?

3. Lee prophesied that Young would die within _______ if he was innocent.

4. Who did the Francher group think was attacking them?

5. Who survived the Mountain Meadow Massacre?

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