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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. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?
(a) Money and celebrity for the church.
(b) A new promise land.
(c) A new take on government.
(d) The return of polygamy.

2. What was the flaw Krakauer observes in Smith's story of the Lamanites?
(a) They never settled in North America.
(b) They had no Hebrew descent.
(c) They were not affiliated with any of the groups Smith claimed.
(d) They were alive earlier than the story claims.

3. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?
(a) She was angry with her parents.
(b) She was taught to be obedient and passive.
(c) She was very beautiful and kind.
(d) Her parents didn't pay any attention to her.

4. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Ron's sentence?
(a) The death sentence.
(b) Probation.
(c) 50 years.
(d) Life in prison.

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. What job did Debbie's third husband quit?

2. Why did Matilda stay with Dan, despite her issues with his religious practices?

3. What effect did the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887 have on the Mormon Church?

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

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

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