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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. Krakauer makes the observation that all religions have their share of _______.
(a) Idiosyncrasies.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Discrepancies.
(d) Gods.

2. Why did Flora Jessop flee her home?
(a) She was in love with another man.
(b) She wasn't sure she wanted to be Mormon anymore.
(c) She was afraid of her father.
(d) She was being forced into a polygamist marriage.

3. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?
(a) Leavitt was suing all polygamists.
(b) Green spoke about his polygamist lifestyle on national news.
(c) Green attempted to create a new sect of the LDS.
(d) Green was trying to take over the government.

4. When did Dan Lafferty's life begin to fall apart?
(a) When he began to follow fundamentalist ideas.
(b) When his son married a non-Mormon.
(c) When his father died.
(d) When he lost his arm in a car crash.

5. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.
(a) New York Times.
(b) Salt Lake Tribune.
(c) Laffertys' diaries.
(d) Chicago Sun Times.

Short Answer Questions

1. After fleeing Illinois, why did Smith return?

2. Fundamentalists believed the government was an entity of _______.

3. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?

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

5. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?

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