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

2. Krakauer says he will try to explain the ______ of the Lafferty brothers' murders.
(a) Circumstances.
(b) Absurdity.
(c) Effect.
(d) Gravity.

3. Why did fundamentalists see accepting government funds as a virtuous act?
(a) They were being charitable in return.
(b) They were helping with its destruction.
(c) They were doing God's will.
(d) They were fueling the economy.

4. How was Smith finally able to read the gold plates?
(a) He polished the plates.
(b) Moroni gave him peep stones.
(c) Moroni read them to him.
(d) He learned German.

5. Why couldn't Smith read the inscription on the gold plates?
(a) It was worn.
(b) It was too bright out.
(c) It was written in old English.
(d) It was written in Egyptian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?

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

4. Where did Dan first become introduced to the idea of polygamy?

5. What does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?

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