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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 ancient ruin, which appeared to be an altar, that Joseph saw?

2. What was the name of the force left to guard Joseph while he was in the Carthage jail?

3. Celestial marriage is also called what?

4. Ms. Brodie assumes that the endowment is what type of rite?

5. How much did the Missouri legislature give to the Mormons to aid in their departure?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. After six days of having his troops go wild, what did General Clark tell the remaining Mormon men?

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

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

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

6. What was the ruin that a few men discovered in Far West Missouri?

7. What was the purpose of plural marriage?

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

9. How did the New York Herald characterize the accusations of Bennett against the church?

10. What is the difference between sacred and secret?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book please answer the following question: What role does family and heritage play in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints?

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of the apostates? Pick two of the three apostates or non-believers below and explain how they influenced events in the church. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

1) Mrs. Harris.

2) John C. Bennet.

3) Symonds Ryder.

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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