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

2. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?
(a) The patriarchy.
(b) The number of children.
(c) The strict rules.
(d) The low standards of living.

3. After Smith destroyed Law's printing press, people feared Smith would become a _______ leader.
(a) Great.
(b) Tyrannical.
(c) Lazy.
(d) Political.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Law unable to press charges against Smith?

2. Mormons attacked the Missourians after an _______ Missourian beat a Mormon man.

3. Why did Smith write Section 132?

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

5. What question does Krakauer claim he will answer in "Under the Banner of Heaven"?

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