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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. Who sat in the front of a Calvinist church in the early 1800's?

2. What was Elijah known for being according to "Elijah Pierson, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4"?

3. What religious upbringing did Elijah have?

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

5. What did Elijah do after quitting his job?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the Finneyites and what did they denounce?

2. What did God and Jesus promise to Elijah?

3. Who was Reverend Abraham Pierson and what was he instrumental?

4. What mission did Elijah and Sarah undertake in "Elijah Pierson, Parts 5 through 7"?

5. How did Matthias see the United States?

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

7. What happened to Matthews' family while they were in Albany?

8. How did Joseph Smith feel about Matthias and what did he do after a sermon?

9. What did Kirk establish after his dismissal?

10. Why did Matthews resent Edward Kirk and Finneyites?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the significance of Kirtland, Joseph Smith, and Mormonism in The Kingdom of Matthias.

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 sensationalist literary tradition and how it was influenced by Matthews' trial.

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