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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?
(a) The gender of God.
(b) Polygamy.
(c) Their rights as American citizens.
(d) The location of the Promised Land.

2. Why did Flora Jessop flee her home?
(a) She was being forced into a polygamist marriage.
(b) She wasn't sure she wanted to be Mormon anymore.
(c) She was afraid of her father.
(d) She was in love with another man.

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

4. Why were Colorado's efforts to get rid of polygamy stopped?
(a) They became distracted by the Civil War.
(b) The Mormons were fueling the economy.
(c) The public was sympathetic to the polygamist families.
(d) The governor received a revelation from God.

5. What effect did the strict regulations on sex in fundamentalist communities have, according to Debbie?
(a) People were much more at ease.
(b) Sexual assault was common amongst teens.
(c) Sexual assault was rare and severely punished.
(d) People were afraid of their husbands.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was sex regulated in fundamentalist Mormon communities?

2. According to Krakauer, why was the search for Ruby Jessop less thorough than for Elizabeth Smart?

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

4. After DeLoy was excommunicated, why did the Mormon Church try to sue him?

5. When Linda was asked about her life with Green, her husband, what did she say?

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