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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.
(a) Trouble.
(b) Absurdity.
(c) Possibility.
(d) Beauty.

2. What relevance did Knapp and Carnes have in the murders?
(a) They were present.
(b) They organized it.
(c) They called the police.
(d) They tried to protect Brenda.

3. Why did Ron saw off the barrel of a shotgun?
(a) To make it more portable.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) God told him to in his revelation.
(d) To destroy evidence.

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

5. After DeLoy was excommunicated, why did the Mormon Church try to sue him?
(a) His house was owned by the church.
(b) He was criticizing the church to the media.
(c) He'd stolen money from them.
(d) He'd broken Mormon laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Law's actions against Smith had little effect on Smith's power, what did it affect?

2. Why does Dan stay with Ron through Ron's plan?

3. Why does Dan decide to turn back to Brenda's house after their first attempt?

4. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?

5. Why were Colorado's efforts to get rid of polygamy stopped?

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