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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. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Ron's sentence?
(a) Life in prison.
(b) The death sentence.
(c) 50 years.
(d) Probation.

2. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?
(a) He had to return the gold plates.
(b) He lost the translation.
(c) He claims the proof is invisible.
(d) He lost the gold plates.

3. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?
(a) He promised them eternal life.
(b) The treasure was fools gold.
(c) He never found any treasure.
(d) He lied about his identity.

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

5. What is the relationship between Ron and Dan Lafferty?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Brothers-in-law.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Father and son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?

2. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.

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

4. Debbie Palmer was her own step-grandmother because polygamist men have the right to marry their ______.

5. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?

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