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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 did Dan give up his driver's license and stop paying taxes?
(a) He was following the early teachings of Mormon.
(b) He lost all his money.
(c) He was living in the wilderness.
(d) He wanted to prove his love for God.

2. How did Smith convince Emma to support his polygamist marriage?
(a) He told her God would be happy.
(b) He told her she would be doomed to hell.
(c) He wrote her a poem.
(d) He gave her lots of money.

3. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.
(a) Teacher.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Preacher.

4. What was the final straw in Law and Smith's friendship?
(a) Smith stole Law's money.
(b) Law tried to seduce Emma.
(c) Smith tried to seduce Law's wife.
(d) Law criticized Smith to the media.

5. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His creativity.
(c) His charisma.
(d) His worldliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Krakauer explains that many Christians converted to Mormonism because of __________________.

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

3. What did Emma threaten Smith with to get him to stop marrying more women?

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

5. Joseph Smith is believed to have practiced ________.

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