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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 had no Hebrew descent.
(d) They were not affiliated with any of the groups Smith claimed.

4. After Woodruff's reign, who believed polygamy was valid?
(a) Fundamentalists.
(b) The government.
(c) Modern Mormons.
(d) Everyone.

5. What was the result of Ron's meeting with his brothers?
(a) He lost all hope in his family.
(b) He'd driven them insane.
(c) He brought them back to the LDS.
(d) He'd converted to their beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How was Ron able to convince Dan to help him in his murder plan?

3. How did Lee die?

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

5. When did Brenda realize that the Laffertys were religious fanatics?

(see the answer key)

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