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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. According to Krakauer, what makes people today able to identify with Smith?
(a) He made strides in eliminating racism.
(b) He left video tapes for his future followers.
(c) He predicted the future.
(d) He's depicted as a real person with flaws.

2. Krakauer explains that many Christians converted to Mormonism because of __________________.
(a) The corruption of other religions.
(b) Its modern approach to religion.
(c) The promises of wealth and fame.
(d) They were forced to convert.

3. Krakauer describes Watson Lafferty as a ________.
(a) Disciplinarian.
(b) Lunatic.
(c) Pacifist.
(d) Genius.

4. Missourians disliked that the Mormons came into their state with an attitude of _______.
(a) Generosity.
(b) Entitlement.
(c) Hostility.
(d) Ignorance.

5. Why did Mormons settle in Missouri?
(a) They believed the original Garden of Eden was there.
(b) It was Smith's birthplace.
(c) It wasn't part of the United States at the time.
(d) It was sparsely populated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did the strict regulations on sex in fundamentalist communities have, according to Debbie?

2. Krakauer says he will try to explain the ______ of the Lafferty brothers' murders.

3. Why did Debbie decide to flee Bountiful?

4. Why did Rockwell try to kill Missouri's governor?

5. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?

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