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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. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Ron's sentence?
(a) Life in prison.
(b) 50 years.
(c) Probation.
(d) The death sentence.

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

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

4. What is the relationship between Ron and Dan Lafferty?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Brothers-in-law.
(c) Father and son.
(d) Brothers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Krakauer says he will try to explain the ______ of the Lafferty brothers' murders.

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

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

4. Why did Flora Jessop flee her home?

5. Debbie Palmer was her own step-grandmother because polygamist men have the right to marry their ______.

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