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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many men did Joseph take from Ohio to help the Missouri Branch?
(a) 550.
(b) 600.
(c) 500.
(d) 250.

4. Where did some of the church leaders go on a mission after the bank collapsed?
(a) Further west.
(b) New York.
(c) England.
(d) Missouri.

5. Where in New York did Joseph's family settle?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Palmyra.
(c) Seeward.
(d) Bronx.

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

7. Who is the wife of Ham?
(a) Ablea.
(b) Egyptus.
(c) Sarai.
(d) Debra.

8. 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) Isaiah.
(d) Exodus.

9. When the church was first organized, how many members were there?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Seven.

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

11. How much per month did Joseph earn when he worked with Josiah Stowel?
(a) Fifteen dollars.
(b) Fourteen dollars.
(c) Twenty dollars.
(d) Ten dollars.

12. The Nephite people grew ____ and ____ instead of maize and potatoes.
(a) Wheat and corn.
(b) Wheat and barley.
(c) Wheat and hops.
(d) Wheat and grass.

13. Joseph answered charges before the High Council of Kirtland for over ______ hours.
(a) Nine.
(b) Eight.
(c) Seven.
(d) Six.

14. When was the Kirtland Temple dedicated?
(a) May 1836.
(b) April 1836.
(c) January 1836.
(d) March 1836.

15. What year did the John Mack family arrive in the United States?
(a) 1596.
(b) 1696.
(c) 1669.
(d) 1569.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to continue the construction of the temple, what did John Tanner give?

2. When did the bank in Kirtland close its door?

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

4. The three degrees of glories include the Celestial, the Terrestrial and what?

5. The phrase "burnt over" was in recognition of the many _____ that Joseph's home town had.

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