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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. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?
(a) She was angry with her parents.
(b) She was taught to be obedient and passive.
(c) She was very beautiful and kind.
(d) Her parents didn't pay any attention to her.

2. What question does Krakauer claim he will answer in "Under the Banner of Heaven"?
(a) Whom the Lafferty family represents.
(b) What defines right and wrong.
(c) Why these murders happened.
(d) What the meaning of life is.

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

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

5. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?
(a) His worldliness.
(b) His charisma.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His creativity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why did Debbie decide to flee Bountiful?

4. When Linda was asked about her life with Green, her husband, what did she say?

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

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