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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. What information did Allen Lafferty provide which aided Krakauer's description of the murders?
(a) The history of the School of the Prophets.
(b) A timeline of the day.
(c) The history of his family.
(d) The motives of his brothers.

2. According to Krakauer, why was the search for Ruby Jessop less thorough than for Elizabeth Smart?
(a) Ruby was poor.
(b) Ruby was born into a polygamist family.
(c) Ruby's parents told the police not to.
(d) Ruby ran away.

3. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?
(a) To raise money.
(b) To reform the church.
(c) To kill his wife.
(d) To follow Smith.

4. How did Dan remember his childhood?
(a) As a happy one.
(b) As an unconventional one.
(c) As a traumatic one.
(d) He has no memory of it.

5. Why were the Mormons permitted to settle in Illinois?
(a) They were good farmers and businessmen.
(b) The state was trying to increase its population.
(c) The state was under Mormon leadership.
(d) They convinced the governor it was holy.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Krakauer, what makes people today able to identify with Smith?

2. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.

3. What job did Debbie's third husband quit?

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

5. Why did Flora Jessop flee her home?

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