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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the key difference Krakauer cites between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?
(a) Mormonism is much younger.
(b) The angels discussed are different.
(c) The books cite different eras.
(d) The Bible is accepted as fact.

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

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

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

5. How was Smith finally able to read the gold plates?
(a) He polished the plates.
(b) Moroni read them to him.
(c) He learned German.
(d) Moroni gave him peep stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did the strict regulations on sex in fundamentalist communities have, according to Debbie?

2. What similarities does Krakauer cite between fundamentalist and modern Mormons?

3. What information did Allen Lafferty provide which aided Krakauer's description of the murders?

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

5. Fundamentalists believed the government was an entity of _______.

(see the answer key)

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