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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?
(a) It gives credit to the contributors.
(b) It enhances his credibility.
(c) It serves as a backdrop.
(d) It adds extra bulk to the book.

2. What effect did the strict regulations on sex in fundamentalist communities have, according to Debbie?
(a) People were much more at ease.
(b) People were afraid of their husbands.
(c) Sexual assault was common amongst teens.
(d) Sexual assault was rare and severely punished.

3. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.
(a) Salt Lake Tribune.
(b) New York Times.
(c) Laffertys' diaries.
(d) Chicago Sun Times.

4. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?
(a) Green spoke about his polygamist lifestyle on national news.
(b) Leavitt was suing all polygamists.
(c) Green was trying to take over the government.
(d) Green attempted to create a new sect of the LDS.

5. Whose will did Dan and Ron believe they were carrying out?
(a) God's.
(b) Their mother's.
(c) Ron's.
(d) Onias'.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the key difference Krakauer cites between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?

3. How did the modern Mormon Church receive Ron and Dan?

4. What did Crossfield teach his students at the School of the Prophets?

5. Why did Matilda stay with Dan, despite her issues with his religious practices?

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