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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Brenda's family blame Allen for her murder?
(a) He prayed for it to happen.
(b) He gave them money for the murder.
(c) He provoked his brothers.
(d) He didn't warn her.

2. How was Smith finally able to read the gold plates?
(a) Moroni read them to him.
(b) He polished the plates.
(c) Moroni gave him peep stones.
(d) He learned German.

3. At the beginning of Part 3, Chapter 20, Krakauer revisits the story of _________.
(a) The Lafferty murders.
(b) Young's rise to power.
(c) The angel Moroni.
(d) The Mountain Meadow Massacre.

4. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?
(a) His creativity.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His charisma.
(d) His worldliness.

5. What was the flaw Krakauer observes in Smith's story of the Lamanites?
(a) They never settled in North America.
(b) They were alive earlier than the story claims.
(c) They were not affiliated with any of the groups Smith claimed.
(d) They had no Hebrew descent.

Short Answer Questions

1. After changing his beliefs, Woodruff told his followers polygamy was a ______ principle.

2. When did Dianna become unhappy with her marriage to Ron?

3. The men at the School of the Prophets believed they were destined to do what?

4. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?

5. Krakauer makes the observation that all religions have their share of _______.

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