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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information did Allen Lafferty provide which aided Krakauer's description of the murders?

2. What does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?

3. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?

4. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?

5. How did Smith convince Emma to support his polygamist marriage?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the relevance of the Dream Mine to the School of the Prophets?

3. Why did Leavitt bring Green to trial?

4. Was Smith a polygamist? According to whom?

5. Does Krakauer believe taking funds from the government is hypocritical of fundamentalist Mormons? What is their justification?

6. How was it possible for Debbie Palmer to be her own step-grandmother?

7. According to the Prologue, did the Lafferty brothers feel justified in their actions? How and why?

8. What is the purpose of Krakauer presenting the entire story upfront in the prologue? Is he giving away the whole book?

9. According to Palmer, why was Elizabeth Smart an easy target?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mormon Church, despite many obstacles, has managed to grow and remain in tact. Discuss why the LDS is so appealing. To whom is it so appealing? What are the main reasons for its continued existence and success?

Essay Topic 2

Each new prophet in the Mormon Church brought about changes to the elements of the church. Based on the youth of the church, each change seems radical. Discuss the significance of the rapid changing of prophets and which was the most significant to the face of the church today.

Essay Topic 3

Krakauer discusses several examples of poor treatment and the kidnapping of young girls within the Mormon communities. Krakauer and his contributors offer some explanation for compliance, resistance, and the general approach of the public and police. Discuss the pattern of abduction addressed in the book. Why are some searched for while others are not? What is the cause of the double standard for abduction?

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