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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Alcoran or the Sword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Governor who sent a letter to General Clark, ordering him to treat Mormons as enemies and to exterminate them?
(a) Governor Tilley.
(b) Governor Boggs.
(c) Governor London.
(d) Governor Smith.

2. What was Professor Charles Anthon a specialist in?
(a) Ancient languages.
(b) Languages from the Middle East.
(c) Greek and Latin languages.
(d) Hebrew.

3. Joseph Smith refused to perform, on demand, what types of thing?
(a) Miracles.
(b) Healings.
(c) Speeches.
(d) Teaching lessons.

4. What is an apostate?
(a) Someone who does not like the church.
(b) Someone who has fallen away from the church.
(c) Someone who lives with Mormons, but is not in the church.
(d) Someone who gave the church money.

5. The author of the book believes that Joseph Smith was what type of prophet?
(a) A spiteful prophet.
(b) A miraculous prophet.
(c) A true prophet.
(d) A false prophet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the smaller plates?

2. What adjective characterizes the state of church finances in the 1803's?

3. People came from all over the world to what area of the United States to be with Joseph Smith?

4. Despite claims by the author, the only evidence to suggest that Joseph lusted for women is statements given by whom?

5. How many pages translated from the plates were stolen or destroyed by Mrs. Harris?

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