Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?
(a) The police are also polygamists.
(b) The girls are raised to comply.
(c) The girls are very attached to their families.
(d) There is strict security in the communities.

2. What job did Debbie's third husband quit?
(a) Being a writer.
(b) Being a plumber.
(c) Being a priest.
(d) Being a salesman.

3. What was the final straw in Law and Smith's friendship?
(a) Smith stole Law's money.
(b) Law tried to seduce Emma.
(c) Law criticized Smith to the media.
(d) Smith tried to seduce Law's wife.

4. Why were the Mormons permitted to settle in Illinois?
(a) They convinced the governor it was holy.
(b) They were good farmers and businessmen.
(c) The state was under Mormon leadership.
(d) The state was trying to increase its population.

5. Why did Rockwell try to kill Missouri's governor?
(a) Rockwell was crazy.
(b) To fulfill Smith's prophecy.
(c) Rockwell wanted to be governor.
(d) To free his people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Dan first become introduced to the idea of polygamy?

2. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.

3. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?

4. After fleeing Illinois, why did Smith return?

5. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the LDS most appealing to Americans?

2. According to Krakauer, why is Joseph Smith still appealing to people today?

3. According to Krakauer, how different are modern and fundamentalist Mormons?

4. What is Krakauer's intention with "Under the Banner of Heaven"?

5. Why was DeLoy no longer with the Mormon Church?

6. Was Smith obedient with the angel Moroni? What was the outcome?

7. Why was Crossfield excommunicated? How much of the LDS rejected him?

8. What were the potential problems with the LDS recognizing personal revelations? Was it possible to correct these problems?

9. Was Smith a polygamist? According to whom?

10. What caused the end of Smith and Law's friendship?

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