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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where in Missouri did the members of the church settle?
(a) Independence.
(b) Templetown.
(c) Harmony.
(d) In Indian territory.

2. Joseph translated the Book of Abraham through what?
(a) Dedication.
(b) Inspiration.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Revelation.

3. In order to continue the construction of the temple, what did John Tanner give?
(a) Marble.
(b) Time and effort.
(c) Nails.
(d) Money.

4. How many men are called to be Apostles?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Seventy.

5. After what war did the United States break the hold of the traditional church?
(a) Civil War.
(b) War of the Roses.
(c) Revolutionary War.
(d) War of 1812.

6. Despite claims by the author, the only evidence to suggest that Joseph lusted for women is statements given by whom?
(a) Anti-Mormons.
(b) Members of the mob.
(c) There are no statements.
(d) Apostates.

7. Within two years of losing the first pages of the manuscript, Joseph Smith established the true Church of Christ, which is known today by what name?
(a) The Fundamental Church of Christ.
(b) The True Church of Christ.
(c) The Church of Christ.
(d) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

8. 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.

9. What is the nickname of the church organized by Joseph Smith?
(a) The Mormon Church.
(b) The Lehi Church.
(c) The Nephite Church.
(d) The Lamanite Church.

10. "The gods are among the people," was stated by whom?
(a) A newspaper article.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A preacher.
(d) A priest.

11. Emma Smith waited _____ weeks to be baptized after the formation of the church.
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

12. The author, Ms. Brodie, believes that the story of Joseph Smith is what?
(a) A fact.
(b) The truth.
(c) Exaggerated.
(d) A grandiose lie.

13. What is the name of the book Joseph transcribed from plates?
(a) The Book of Plates.
(b) The Book of Mormon.
(c) The Book of Lehi.
(d) The Book of Smith.

14. What was Joseph given in 1835 via purchase by some unknown church member?
(a) Several blocks of land.
(b) Several papyri.
(c) Several musical instruments.
(d) Several horses.

15. What action did Joseph Smith take in the grove of trees where he went to pray?
(a) He knelt.
(b) He went into the water.
(c) He searched the trees.
(d) He stood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Joseph place between himself and his scribe, to keep the plates hidden?

2. In what year did African-Americans become eligible to receive the priesthood?

3. In what year was Joseph Smith allowed to take the plates home?

4. Who led the children of Israel out of bondage and into the wilderness?

5. Joseph suffered from what disease which left him with a limp?

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