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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. Who was the judge that tried to forge a settlement between the Mormons and Jackson County residents?

2. What other country already had members of the church at the time of the bank closure in Kirtland?

3. Western New York and what other state had scattered Native American burial mounds?

4. In 1937, who stated that of the many religious books printed in the 19th century, the Book of Mormon was most likely the most powerful?

5. What was the amount of the fine levied against the bank in Kirtland?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What made Joseph and his church resettle in Ohio?

3. Why did Joseph's father move the family to Palmyra, New York?

4. In Ohio, what type of life were people trying to lead, and why?

5. What was Joseph accused of when the printing press caught fire in Kirtland?

6. What did Joseph do, in order to determine for himself which of the churches were true?

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

8. What was one problem that apostates presented?

9. What are the origins of Joseph Smith's family?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was Emma? What was her importance in the development of the church? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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

How were Mormons treated differently from other citizens in Missouri? What was one right of a citizen that Mormons were denied, and what was the result of the denial? Use information presented in the book to support your answer.

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