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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. What adjective characterizes the state of church finances in the 1803's?
(a) Credit-worthy.
(b) Moderately wealthy.
(c) Poor.
(d) Wealthy.

2. What weather event occurred to prevent the mob from killing Joseph and the men from Ohio as they prepared to enter Missouri to help the other members of the church?
(a) Snow.
(b) A storm.
(c) Fog.
(d) Lightening.

3. What was the secret army that the Mormons were supposed to have, and was never proven, called?
(a) The Lehi Army.
(b) The Danite Army.
(c) The Saint's Army.
(d) The Nephite Army.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author of the book believes that Joseph Smith was what type of prophet?

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

3. How many men did Joseph take from Ohio to help the Missouri Branch?

4. What was the name of the judge who issued the arrest warrant for Joseph Smith in regard to the disturbance in Daviess County and Mormons voting?

5. Who convinced Joseph Smith to make a copy of some of the characters from the plates?

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