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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who set up the emigration system that helped thousands of converts come from England to the US?
(a) Sydney Rigdon.
(b) Brigham Young.
(c) Martin Harris.
(d) Oliver Cowdrey.

2. What was the name of the force left to guard Joseph while he was in the Carthage jail?
(a) Carthage Freedom Fighters.
(b) Carthage Greys.
(c) Carthage Mob.
(d) Carthage Militia.

3. What did Emma use to heal people in Nauvoo?
(a) Blessings and herbs.
(b) Herbs and knowledge.
(c) Medicines and prayer.
(d) Medicine and blessings.

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

5. After his expulsion from Nauvoo, which newspaper did Bennett write letters to?
(a) Sangamon Journal.
(b) Missouri Inquisitor.
(c) New York Time.
(d) Nauvoo Expositer.

6. How long were Joseph Smith, Sidney Rigdon, and four other in Liberty jail?
(a) Six months.
(b) Four months.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

7. Who was the first person killed in Carthage jail?
(a) Joseph Smith.
(b) Hyrum Smith.
(c) John Taylor.
(d) Williard Richards.

8. At whose funeral did Joseph teach many of the principles he had been teaching through the years in one sermon?
(a) Gordon Givens.
(b) King Follett.
(c) Martin Harris.
(d) Oliver Cowdery.

9. While Joseph was in hiding from the charge of attempted murder of Governor Boggs, Emma was pregnant with what number child?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

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

11. By what date was the principle of celestial marriage revealed?
(a) Fall 1840.
(b) Winter 1840.
(c) Summer 1840.
(d) Spring 1840.

12. The statements that the author makes about how many wives Joseph had and under what circumstances are what?
(a) Unsubstantiated.
(b) True.
(c) False.
(d) Verifiable.

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

14. Bennet and Boggs sent sheriffs to arrest Joseph in Nauvoo, on charges of treason, and took him to what location?
(a) Liberty jail.
(b) Dixon.
(c) Carthage.
(d) Independence.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The endowment can be received for yourself or by _______.

3. What is a theocracy?

4. What year was the cornerstone of the Far West temple laid?

5. What was the secret army that the Mormons were supposed to have, and was never proven, called?

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