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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although no one else saw the plates, Emma was allowed to do what to them?

2. When the church was first organized, how many members were there?

3. What action did Joseph Smith take in the grove of trees where he went to pray?

4. As Joseph Smith grew up, he often spent time helping his family to survive by searching for what?

5. During the winter of what year did Joseph complete his re-translation of the Bible and collect his revelations for publication?

Short Essay Questions

1. What caused Joseph Smith to have a slight limp?

2. What did Joseph do while in Independence with his contingent?

3. What was Zion's camp?

4. What were the three basic causes for the persecution Mormons suffered in Missouri?

5. When were the Twelve Apostles called, and who were they?

6. Though the 1830's were a time of poverty and indebtedness for the people of the church, how does the author characterize the people of the church?

7. What was Emma's description of the plates?

8. How does Joseph Smith compare the times he lived in to the times of Christ?

9. What was Mr. Anthon's reaction when he was told he could not see the plates?

10. How did the name of the Church change from The Church of Christ?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a missionary? What were some of the missions that the Mormons were sent on? According to the author, what were the purposes of these missions? Use examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What events led to Joseph's death? Why did Joseph die? How did Joseph make sure that the church could continue after his death? What happened to the church after Joseph's death? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the differences between the Mormons and the old settlers in Missouri? What kinds of problems did these differences cause and why? Please use examples from the book to support your answer.

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