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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 was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?
(a) Many people left the church.
(b) He was excommunicated.
(c) He was killed.
(d) He was promoted.

2. Why were Mormons allowed to settle in Caldwell County?
(a) It wasn't part of the United States.
(b) It was poor farm land.
(c) Many Mormons already lived there.
(d) It wasn't very populated.

3. What was the flaw Krakauer observes in Smith's story of the Lamanites?
(a) They never settled in North America.
(b) They were not affiliated with any of the groups Smith claimed.
(c) They had no Hebrew descent.
(d) They were alive earlier than the story claims.

4. Why were the Mormons permitted to settle in Illinois?
(a) They convinced the governor it was holy.
(b) The state was trying to increase its population.
(c) The state was under Mormon leadership.
(d) They were good farmers and businessmen.

5. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?
(a) It serves as a backdrop.
(b) It gives credit to the contributors.
(c) It adds extra bulk to the book.
(d) It enhances his credibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Ron and Dan Lafferty?

2. After DeLoy was excommunicated, why did the Mormon Church try to sue him?

3. Krakauer describes Watson Lafferty as a ________.

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

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

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