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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 was the flaw Krakauer observes in Smith's story of the Lamanites?
(a) They never settled in North America.
(b) They were not affiliated with any of the groups Smith claimed.
(c) They had no Hebrew descent.
(d) They were alive earlier than the story claims.

2. What effect did the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887 have on the Mormon Church?
(a) It invalidated personal revelations.
(b) It legalized polygamy.
(c) It outlawed polygamy.
(d) It recognized the LDS as a legitimate organization.

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

4. 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 lost the gold plates.
(d) He claims the proof is invisible.

5. How did the modern Mormon Church receive Ron and Dan?
(a) They ignored them.
(b) They rejected them.
(c) They praised them.
(d) They tried to correct them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?

2. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?

3. Krakauer describes Watson Lafferty as a ________.

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

5. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?

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