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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. Where did Dan first become introduced to the idea of polygamy?
(a) At summer camp.
(b) At chiropractic school.
(c) At his gym.
(d) At church.

2. At the School of the Prophets, what practice did Crossfield attempt to reinstate in his students?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Fasts.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Polygamy.

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

4. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?
(a) To follow Smith.
(b) To reform the church.
(c) To kill his wife.
(d) To raise money.

5. Why did the gold plates vanish the first time they were presented to Smith?
(a) He looked at them before he was instructed to do so.
(b) Moroni didn't show him the right ones.
(c) There was a time limit on them.
(d) He couldn't understand them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?

3. Debbie Palmer was her own step-grandmother because polygamist men have the right to marry their ______.

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

5. Why were Mormons allowed to settle in Caldwell County?

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