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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened when Matthews met with Margaret?
(a) She paid him off.
(b) She hit him repeatedly.
(c) She refused to forgive or befriend him.
(d) She refused to see him.

2. How much was the yearly rent for Mount Zion which Matthews had to pay after Folger's ruin?
(a) 1 dollar a year.
(b) 100 dollars a year.
(c) 1000 dollars a year.
(d) 10 dollars a year.

3. When did Matthews die according to some reports?
(a) 1841.
(b) 1849.
(c) 1842.
(d) 1843.

4. What happened to Ann Folger during Matthews trial?
(a) She fled to England.
(b) She gave birth to a baby girl.
(c) She became a nun.
(d) She was killed.

5. Who did Matthews take residence with after meeting Elijah?
(a) Sylvester Mills.
(b) Andrea Mills.
(c) Solomon Mill.
(d) Sarah Mill.

6. Who did Eliah think told him to follow Matthews' every command?
(a) God and Sarah.
(b) Jesus.
(c) St. Paul.
(d) His father-in-law.

7. Who calmed Benjamin into submission after a fight with Matthews?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Matthews.
(c) Elijah.
(d) Ann.

8. What charges were added by the district attorney against Matthews before the murder trial?
(a) Assault charges for beating Isabella Laisdell.
(b) Blackmail charges for paying off Charles Laisdell.
(c) Assault charges for coercing Benjamin Folger.
(d) Bribery charges to recoup money for Elijah's heirs.

9. Where was Benjamin Folger spending most of his time after Matthews took control of his estate?
(a) Albany.
(b) Maine.
(c) Washington.
(d) New York.

10. Who followed Matthews to meet his estranged wife after Matthews was released from prison?
(a) Catherine Galloway.
(b) Isabella Laisdell.
(c) Matthews went alone.
(d) Isabella Van Wagenen.

11. When did Ann become pregnant with Matthews' child?
(a) March 1831.
(b) March 1834.
(c) March 1836.
(d) March 1835.

12. How many people composed Elijah's flock when Matthews arrived?
(a) 45.
(b) 10.
(c) 75.
(d) 50.

13. What was Benjamin Folger trying to salvage after Matthews took over his estate?
(a) His old church.
(b) His marriage.
(c) His and Elijah's business and reputations.
(d) His friendship with Elijah.

14. Who was welcomed back by an old church after Matthews' trial?
(a) Benjamin and Ann Folger.
(b) Margaret Matthews.
(c) Catherine Galloway.
(d) Sylvester Mills.

15. What did Matthews represent for many people reading the press?
(a) A dangerous man.
(b) A dangerous polygamist.
(c) A dangerous religious fanatic.
(d) A dangerous husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Benjamin Folger realize after a trip to New York?

2. What did Margaret announce to Matthews during the trial?

3. What did Matthews use to explain the color of his wardrobe?

4. Who was able to obtain a warrant for Matthews' arrest?

5. Who joined Mount Zion shortly after Ann became pregnant?

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