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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Elijah Pierson, Parts 5 through 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Joseph Smith tell Matthews when they first met?
(a) Smith told Matthews of his visions.
(b) That progressivism was evil.
(c) That he knew who he was.
(d) That he wanted to found a new state.

2. What type of evangelical person was Elijah?
(a) A Catholic.
(b) A Finneyite.
(c) A Mormon.
(d) A Unionist.

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

4. What does the "Prologue" state about those who opposed the middle class' evangelical reformist movement?
(a) They were poor and less educated.
(b) They were in power.
(c) They were dangerous.
(d) They were rich.

5. Where was Matthews going at the start of the "Prologue"?
(a) Washington, D.C.
(b) Albany.
(c) A Mormon settlement.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religious upbringing did Elijah have?

2. What did Elijah say he would do during Sarah's funeral?

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

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

5. When was Elijah born?

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