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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. Which judge said that Missouri could not extradite an Illinois citizen for a crime, which if committed, was committed in Illinois?

2. Joseph wrote to which Governor, defending the destruction of the press?

3. What was Joseph's Second Counselor's wife's name?

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

5. Who was the first person killed in Carthage jail?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why, after the fighting in 1838, were the members asked to gather at Far West?

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

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

6. What was Governor Ford's solution to avoid having a militia attack Nauvoo after the Nauvoo newspaper was destroyed?

7. How were the Articles of Faith developed?

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

9. What is the difference between sacred and secret?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why was the time ripe for a new church to develop? What historical, cultural, societal and political events were taking place that allowed Joseph Smith to be able to form a new church? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

What is a bias? Using examples from the book to support your answer: What is the author's bias while writing this book, and how does she demonstrate her bias?

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the similarities and differences for the Saints in their different homes? Discuss, using examples, how the Saints' lives differed, and were similar, in Kirtland, Far West, and Nauvoo.

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