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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. Dan and Ron believed Brenda and Erica's deaths were _______.
(a) Tragic.
(b) Justified.
(c) Inevitable.
(d) Unremarkable.

2. What effect did the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887 have on the Mormon Church?
(a) It recognized the LDS as a legitimate organization.
(b) It invalidated personal revelations.
(c) It legalized polygamy.
(d) It outlawed polygamy.

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

4. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.
(a) A rock.
(b) The seasons.
(c) Jesus.
(d) His mother.

5. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.
(a) Chicago Sun Times.
(b) Laffertys' diaries.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Salt Lake Tribune.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the key difference Krakauer cites between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?

2. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?

3. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?

4. Why did fundamentalists see accepting government funds as a virtuous act?

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

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