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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mormon practice of polygamy began in ___________________.
(a) Independence, Missouri
(b) Salt Lake City, Utah
(c) Kirkland, Ohio
(d) never existed

2. The Bible warns against the teachings of _________________________.
(a) False prophets
(b) Cults
(c) Pagans
(d) Heresy

3. What must the Christian pay attention to in discussions with the cultist?
(a) Doctrine
(b) Beliefs
(c) Terminology
(d) Values

4. Christ warned against ________________.
(a) Heresy
(b) False prophets
(c) Pagans
(d) Cults

5. Why is it important to be knowledgeable about Christian doctrine?
(a) To be able to argue logically
(b) To be able to spot the flaws in the logic of cults
(c) To be better educated
(d) To develop a value system

Short Answer Questions

1. Term switching is ____________________________.

2. According to Jehovah's Witnesses, hell, the place of fiery torment ___________________________.

3. Redefinition of terms is evident in the Gnostic cults of __________________.

4. What do cults represent?

5. Which is not a term that refers to the ruling structure of the Mormon Church?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the founder of the Baha'i World Faith?

2. How do Zen Buddhists differ from Buddhists regarding the achievement of Nirvana?

3. What is the danger of cults?

4. What does Scientology promise its followers?

5. Did Russell have the background and training that he claimed to have?

6. How did Hubbard first promote his views regarding religion and psychology?

7. What is the important first step in establishing rapport with a cult member?

8. Who are considered to be the chief prophets of the Mormons?

9. How should the Church deal with cults?

10. What are the two major groups that are known as the Mormons?

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