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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. From what book of the Old Testament did Joseph Smith quote when he heard that Mr. Anthon said he could not read a sealed book?
(a) Job.
(b) Genesis.
(c) Exodus.
(d) Isaiah.

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

3. In what year did Mormons try to vote in Daviess County for the first time?
(a) 1838.
(b) 1835.
(c) 1830.
(d) 1837.

4. Joseph Smith would never indicate an exact year or time for what event?
(a) When the persecution would end.
(b) The end of the world.
(c) His death.
(d) The arrival of the Lord.

5. 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?
(a) Austin. K. Langford.
(b) Austin A. King.
(c) Austin. C. Smith.
(d) Austin. B. George.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Joseph use to pay off creditors in the 1830's?

2. What is the nickname of the church organized by Joseph Smith?

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

4. John L. Butler was descended from a soldier who fought in what war?

5. The author assumes that Joseph Smith taught and participated in things that were ______.

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