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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 attorney for the Mormons when they were tried after being arrested in Far West?

2. After his expulsion from Nauvoo, which newspaper did Bennett write letters to?

3. Joseph and whom, as well as others, were commanded to give themselves up for trial related to the destruction of the press?

4. At whose funeral did Joseph teach many of the principles he had been teaching through the years in one sermon?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Joseph provide for the succession and maintenance of the leadership of the church?

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

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

5. How were the Articles of Faith developed?

6. What is the difference between sacred and secret?

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

8. When Joseph Smith gave himself up to Governor Ford in Springfield, what did he spend his time doing?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Polygamy is covered in the last few chapters of the book. What is polygamy? What was its intended role? What ended up happening with polygamy? How does the author characterize polygamy? Answer these questions citing examples from the book.

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