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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. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?
(a) Smart's family was wealthier.
(b) Smart's abductors were famous.
(c) Smart was being forced into a polygamist lifestyle.
(d) Smart's captors wanted ransom money.

2. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?
(a) The number of children.
(b) The strict rules.
(c) The low standards of living.
(d) The patriarchy.

3. Why did Ron make the School of the Prophets his entire life?
(a) He'd lost his family.
(b) He needed guidance.
(c) He wanted to find God.
(d) His brothers convinced him.

4. After changing his beliefs, Woodruff told his followers polygamy was a ______ principle.
(a) Godly.
(b) Evil.
(c) Arbitrary.
(d) Optional.

5. What job did Debbie's third husband quit?
(a) Being a salesman.
(b) Being a priest.
(c) Being a writer.
(d) Being a plumber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.

2. How was Smith finally able to read the gold plates?

3. How did Lavina Stubbs loose all her money?

4. Why was the Bateman family on Mount Dellenbaugh?

5. How was Allen Lafferty related to Brenda?

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