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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 took control of Mount Zion after Elijah's death?

2. When did Isabella Van Wagenen join Elijah's household?

3. Who bought Mount Zion after the events with Matthews?

4. What did Matthews represent for many people reading the press?

5. What happened to Ann Folger during Matthews trial?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was surprised that Robert was alive?

2. What suit did Isabella Van Wagenen successfully conclude?

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

4. Why did penny press editors complain according to the "Epilogue"?

5. What debate raged over Matthews?

6. What did Matthews predict in 1851?

7. How did Isabella describe Ann?

8. Why did prosecutors abandon the fraud case against Matthews?

9. What did Charles obtain and what happened to Isabella and Benjamin as a result?

10. What did Catherine confess a vision confirmed in "The Downfall, Parts 1 through 4"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare Elijah, Matthews, and Benjamin, examining the similarities and differences in their beliefs and actions.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Matthews' relationships with his wife, Margaret and children and how it influenced him.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the impact of the penny press and how their publications influenced early Americans.

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