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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. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?
(a) A new take on government.
(b) The return of polygamy.
(c) A new promise land.
(d) Money and celebrity for the church.

2. How was sex regulated in fundamentalist Mormon communities?
(a) It could only happen once a week.
(b) It could only happen when one was selected from the lottery.
(c) It could only happen if a woman was ovulating.
(d) It could only happen on every anniversary.

3. How was Allen Lafferty related to Brenda?
(a) He was her father.
(b) He was her cousin.
(c) He was her husband.
(d) He was her brother.

4. When Linda was asked about her life with Green, her husband, what did she say?
(a) She was afraid of him.
(b) She wanted another husband.
(c) She wanted him to marry more women.
(d) She wasn't abused.

5. According to Krakauer, why was the search for Ruby Jessop less thorough than for Elizabeth Smart?
(a) Ruby was born into a polygamist family.
(b) Ruby was poor.
(c) Ruby ran away.
(d) Ruby's parents told the police not to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?

2. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Dan's sentence?

3. Why did Debbie decide to flee Bountiful?

4. How did Mitchell justify his abduction of Elizabeth Smart?

5. What job did Debbie's third husband quit?

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