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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elijah Pierson, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Elijah and Sarah move to Bowery Hill to join a burgeoning perfectionist community?
(a) 1826.
(b) 1829.
(c) 1828.
(d) 1825.

2. What did Smith say of Matthews after their first meeting?
(a) "He would be a good leader."
(b) "His way was the only way."
(c) "His mind was evidently filled with darkness."
(d) "He couldn't control himself."

3. When did Sarah and Elijah marry?
(a) 1823.
(b) 1825.
(c) 1829.
(d) 1822.

4. What did Sarah's death spark in Elijah?
(a) His madness.
(b) His death wish.
(c) A business idea.
(d) His love of Christ.

5. What did Kirtland predate?
(a) Florida.
(b) Colorado.
(c) New York.
(d) Utah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Matthews not introduce himself to Joseph Smith under his real name?

2. What movement was Elijah involved with before joining Matthias?

3. What type of evangelical person was Elijah?

4. What was the name of the church at the center of Elijah's childhood town?

5. What religious upbringing did Elijah have?

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