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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. What was the name of the sister church of the Retrenchment Society?

2. When did Matthews try to enlarged the store he worked at?

3. What did Matthews' rumored beating of his wife, his strange moods, and his unsteady work habits convince Kirk of?

4. Where was Matthews going at the start of the "Prologue"?

5. Who claimed to have spoken to God since childhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened at the end of June, 1830?

2. What was Kirtland and what did it predate?

3. What did Kirk establish after his dismissal?

4. Who was Elijah Pierson according to "Elijah Pierson, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4"?

5. Who was Robert Matthews in "Robert Matthews, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4"?

6. What was the Anti-Burgher Secession Church?

7. How were the Calvinist social ranks exhibited?

8. Who was Isabella van Wagenen?

9. In "Robert Matthews, Parts 5 through 7," where did Kirk arrive in 1828 and what post was he dismissed from?

10. What was Prophet Matthias being tried for according to the "Prologue"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of anti-Mason sentiment and the influence of masonry in the United States.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationship between Elijah and Sarah, as well as Elijah's role in The Kingdom of Matthias.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of the Calvinist tradition and doctrine in the United States and how it influenced early settlers.

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