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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 does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?
(a) To discuss crime committed in the name of God.
(b) To discuss the evolution of religion.
(c) To discuss the necessity of religion.
(d) To discuss he closeness of brothers.

2. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?
(a) She was very beautiful and kind.
(b) She was taught to be obedient and passive.
(c) She was angry with her parents.
(d) Her parents didn't pay any attention to her.

3. 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.

4. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Dan's sentence?
(a) Probation.
(b) 25 years.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) The death sentence.

5. What question does Krakauer claim he will answer in "Under the Banner of Heaven"?
(a) Why these murders happened.
(b) What defines right and wrong.
(c) Whom the Lafferty family represents.
(d) What the meaning of life is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.

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

3. At the School of the Prophets, what practice did Crossfield attempt to reinstate in his students?

4. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?

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

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