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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Possibility.
(c) Absurdity.
(d) Trouble.

4. Why did Smith plead guilty to treason?
(a) He knew it was the right thing.
(b) To make himself a martyr.
(c) God told him to do it.
(d) To solidify peace with Missouri.

5. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?
(a) Smart's captors wanted ransom money.
(b) Smart was being forced into a polygamist lifestyle.
(c) Smart's family was wealthier.
(d) Smart's abductors were famous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the flaw Krakauer observes in Smith's story of the Lamanites?

2. What does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?

3. What was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?

4. Where is the Nephites' gold supposedly held?

5. What effect did the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887 have on the Mormon Church?

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