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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) Carthage.
(b) Springfield.
(c) Nauvoo.
(d) Independence.

2. What was the secret army that the Mormons were supposed to have, and was never proven, called?
(a) The Nephite Army.
(b) The Saint's Army.
(c) The Lehi Army.
(d) The Danite Army.

3. After being taken from Far West to Independence, where were Joseph and the others taken to await trial?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Nauvoo.
(c) Clark.
(d) Clay County.

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

5. Those who took multiple wives without being commanded to do so from the Lord were what?
(a) Excommunicated.
(b) Lawbreakers.
(c) Expelled from Nauvoo.
(d) Evil.

6. What was the name of the horse thief and charlatan who became the land agent in Illinois for the Saints?
(a) Don Carols.
(b) Steven A. Douglas.
(c) John C. Bennett.
(d) Issac Galland.

7. Which President did Joseph Smith visit to ask for help?
(a) President Lincoln.
(b) President Van Buren.
(c) President Ford.
(d) President Madison.

8. What did Joseph say to his mother before he was taken away to Liberty Jail?
(a) "Be safe, mother."
(b) "I love you, mother."
(c) "God bless you, mother."
(d) "God bless you and I love you, mother"

9. The author believes that the theocracy in Mauvoo was a malignant _____.
(a) Place.
(b) Blight.
(c) Republic.
(d) Tyranny.

10. The editors of what paper, when hearing Joseph pronounce the story of the stone of David, demanded that the Saints be exterminated?
(a) Warsaw Messenger.
(b) Missouri Messenger.
(c) Illinois News.
(d) New York News.

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

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

13. In response to the mob attacks all over Missouri, where did Joseph Smith tell the people to gather?
(a) Salt Lake City.
(b) Harmony.
(c) Kirtland.
(d) Far West.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The sheriffs who took Joseph from Nauvoo were charged with what?

2. What was the name of the ancient ruin, which appeared to be an altar, that Joseph saw?

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

4. What newspaper refused to print Bennett's letter?

5. Plural marriage is also called?

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