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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 21 - 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Why did Dan give up his driver's license and stop paying taxes?
(a) He wanted to prove his love for God.
(b) He was following the early teachings of Mormon.
(c) He lost all his money.
(d) He was living in the wilderness.

3. Why did Young choose to settle near the Great Salt Lake?
(a) It wasn't part of the United States.
(b) It was their promise land.
(c) It was good farm land.
(d) Many Mormons were already there.

4. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?
(a) To use as bribes.
(b) To support their cause.
(c) To offer to God.
(d) To help them through hard times.

5. Unhappy with Warren's leadership, what did many predict would happen?
(a) People would break away from the church.
(b) A new leader would take over.
(c) The government would attack them.
(d) More people would join.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?

2. What was Woodruff's stance on polygamy?

3. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.

4. Why did the Laffertys decide to abandon the rest of their plan?

5. Why couldn't Smith read the inscription on the gold plates?

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