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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. Fundamentalists believed the government was an entity of _______.
(a) Satan.
(b) Smith.
(c) God.
(d) Europe.

2. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?
(a) Green spoke about his polygamist lifestyle on national news.
(b) Green attempted to create a new sect of the LDS.
(c) Leavitt was suing all polygamists.
(d) Green was trying to take over the government.

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

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

5. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?
(a) He promised them eternal life.
(b) He lied about his identity.
(c) He never found any treasure.
(d) The treasure was fools gold.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What question does Krakauer claim he will answer in "Under the Banner of Heaven"?

4. Whose will did Dan and Ron believe they were carrying out?

5. How did the modern Mormon Church receive Ron and Dan?

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