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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Ron able to convince Dan to help him in his murder plan?
(a) He threatened him.
(b) He told Dan he needed him.
(c) He told Dan it was God's will.
(d) He paid him.

2. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.
(a) Salesman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Preacher.
(d) Teacher.

3. How long after Lee's prophecy did Young die?
(a) One week.
(b) Five years.
(c) One month.
(d) Five months.

4. Taylor held his beliefs long after _________.
(a) The Edmunds Act of 1882.
(b) His excommunication.
(c) The creation of Section 132.
(d) His wife's death.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the gold plates vanish the first time they were presented to Smith?

2. How did the Mormon Church become bankrupt around the time of Taylor's death?

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

4. What was historic about Woodruff's leadership?

5. What was the flaw Krakauer observes in Smith's story of the Lamanites?

(see the answer key)

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