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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 testified for the prosecution?

2. Who followed Matthews to meet his estranged wife after Matthews was released from prison?

3. Who wrote an account of the Kingdom with the help of Isabella Van Wagenen?

4. What was Benjamin Folger trying to salvage after Matthews took over his estate?

5. Who did Matthews want to live with after being cut off by Elijah?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tradition continues to the present day according to Paul E. Johnson?

2. What was not revealed during the testimonies for the prosecution?

3. What about Matthews concerned the community?

4. How did Matthews commission Elijah according to "The Kingdom, Parts 1 through 3"?

5. Who was surprised that Robert was alive?

6. Who was Charles and what did he tell anyone who would listen?

7. Why did the Thompsons join the Kingdom and then leave shortly after?

8. What debate raged over Matthews?

9. What did Matthews claim he became a victim of in "The Downfall, Parts 5 through 8"?

10. What happened to Benjamin and Ann Folger after the trial?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of Sojourner Truth in the abolitionist movement and what influenced her to become involved.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Examine the history of religious cult readers and how they influence believers.

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