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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John Taylor support?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Equality.
(d) Monogamy.

2. Why did Woodruff change his position on polygamy?
(a) His wife wanted more women in the family.
(b) He was bribed to agree with other people.
(c) He fell in love with another woman.
(d) He had a meeting with Jesus and Smith.

3. How did the Mormon Church become bankrupt around the time of Taylor's death?
(a) Legislation passed by the government.
(b) The leaders' reckless spending.
(c) Financing wars.
(d) Taylor's contribution to charity.

4. What was Woodruff's stance on polygamy?
(a) He hadn't taken a stance yet.
(b) He was against it.
(c) He supported it.
(d) He felt it was a personal choice.

5. After loosing 116 pages of the transcribed text from the gold plates, what was the only way Smith said he could view them again?
(a) If he went to the mountain.
(b) If he married Emma Harris.
(c) If he prayed ten times a day.
(d) If he paid Moroni.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Brenda's family blame Allen for her murder?

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

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

4. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?

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

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