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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 12 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why, according to Krakauer, is it difficult for Mormon's to paint a flaw-free picture of Smith?
(a) They're not good liars.
(b) He was very flawed.
(c) They see his human qualities.
(d) The religion is so young.

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

3. 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 went to the mountain.
(b) If he paid Moroni.
(c) If he married Emma Harris.
(d) If he prayed ten times a day.

4. Why couldn't Smith read the inscription on the gold plates?
(a) It was written in old English.
(b) It was too bright out.
(c) It was worn.
(d) It was written in Egyptian.

5. What does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?
(a) To discuss crime committed in the name of God.
(b) To discuss the evolution of religion.
(c) To discuss he closeness of brothers.
(d) To discuss the necessity of religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.

2. Where did Dan first become introduced to the idea of polygamy?

3. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Dan's sentence?

4. How did Smith convince Emma to support his polygamist marriage?

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

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