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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. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Ron's sentence?
(a) The death sentence.
(b) Life in prison.
(c) 50 years.
(d) Probation.

2. What similarities does Krakauer cite between fundamentalist and modern Mormons?
(a) They stem from the same laws and principles.
(b) They live together.
(c) They follow the same leader.
(d) They are both prominent forces in American politics.

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

4. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?
(a) The girls are very attached to their families.
(b) The police are also polygamists.
(c) The girls are raised to comply.
(d) There is strict security in the communities.

5. After loosing 116 pages of the transcribed text from the gold plates, what was the only way Smith said he could view them again?
(a) If he prayed ten times a day.
(b) If he went to the mountain.
(c) If he married Emma Harris.
(d) If he paid Moroni.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Flora Jessop flee her home?

2. Why, according to Krakauer, is it difficult for Mormon's to paint a flaw-free picture of Smith?

3. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.

4. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?

5. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?

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