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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. What was the name of the judge who issued the arrest warrant for Joseph Smith in regard to the disturbance in Daviess County and Mormons voting?

2. The author believes that the theocracy in Mauvoo was a malignant _____.

3. On what day did the Saints gather to celebrate the laying of the cornerstone for the new temple in Far West?

4. When the Mormons who settled in Missouri became too big for Far West, what other counties did they spread to?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bennett use the first 50 pages of his book for?

2. What was the prophecy made, by Joseph, about the stone of Daniel?

3. What was the prophecy that Joseph Smith made in the spring of 1841?

4. Some of the visitors to Nauvoo tried to do what to Joseph?

5. What happened to anyone who might testify on behalf of Joseph when he was brought in front of Judge King?

6. Joseph knew of the hostility towards Mormons from people, but where did he think the true problem was from?

7. How could someone know that Joseph was acting for the Lord?

8. What was one reason that the hostility towards Mormons was deep and far-flung?

9. Rather than seeking revenge, what did the Saints do when they learned of Joseph's death?

10. How was the community in Far West Missouri laid out?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the Book of Mormon? What are some of the main stories contained in it? What points does the author make about why she believes the Book of Mormon is not a revelation, but was made up from Joseph's imagination? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, statements of the author are contradicted by facts. Cite at least three places where the author's characterization of events deviates from the facts, and discuss what the author hoped to accomplish from writing these characterizations.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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