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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Governor went directly to where, to investigate the destruction of the Nauvoo paper?
(a) Independence.
(b) Springfield.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Nauvoo.

2. Visitors who came to Nauvoo were taken on a tour by Joseph Smith when?
(a) When Joseph was available.
(b) When the visitors were important.
(c) When the visitors were members of the church.
(d) When Joseph felt like giving them one.

3. What was the name of the General who refused to shoot his Mormon prisoners?
(a) Doniphin.
(b) Lucas.
(c) Dexter.
(d) Lewis.

4. Sidney Rigdon's speech at the celebration of the cornerstone for the Far West temple was reprinted in what paper?
(a) Missouri Insider.
(b) Caldwell County News.
(c) Liberty press.
(d) Expositor.

5. Joseph's brother, Hyrum, was determined to vote for the Democratic candidate named what?
(a) Hoge.
(b) Ford.
(c) Reynolds.
(d) Walker.

6. John L. Butler was descended from a soldier who fought in what war?
(a) War of 1812.
(b) Revolutionary War.
(c) War of the Roses.
(d) Civil War.

7. Five months after the death of Joseph Smith, Emma gave birth to a boy named what?
(a) Hyrum David.
(b) David Hyrum.
(c) Hyrum Joseph.
(d) Joseph Hyrum.

8. Joseph said that he would go to _____ for Emma.
(a) Hell.
(b) Death.
(c) Anywhere.
(d) Jail.

9. The Saints willingly obeyed Joseph because they believe he was what?
(a) Charismatic.
(b) A political leader.
(c) The mouthpiece of the Lord.
(d) A man who lived what he preached.

10. Celestial marriage is also called what?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Patriarchal Order.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Sealing.

11. There was a rift between Joseph and his Second Counselor over money and financial matters. What was the name of the Second Counselor?
(a) William Durham.
(b) Bill Davidson.
(c) Bill Cannaghan.
(d) William Law.

12. What newspaper refused to print Bennett's letter?
(a) Illinois Times.
(b) New York Herald.
(c) Desert News.
(d) Chicago News.

13. Far West was in what county in Missouri?
(a) Caldwell County.
(b) Jackson County.
(c) Carr County.
(d) Clark County.

14. The dead from Carthage jail were taken where?
(a) Independence.
(b) Nauvoo.
(c) Kirtland.
(d) Salt Lake City.

15. What was the name of the militia in the Nauvoo charter?
(a) The Nauvoo Protection Force.
(b) The Nauvoo Militia.
(c) The Nauvoo Legion.
(d) The Nauvoo Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the four words Joseph said when he was acting as a prophet?

2. Joseph and whom, as well as others, were commanded to give themselves up for trial related to the destruction of the press?

3. What did Joseph say to his mother before he was taken away to Liberty Jail?

4. Who was the first person killed in Carthage jail?

5. In response to the mob attacks all over Missouri, where did Joseph Smith tell the people to gather?

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