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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?
(a) Their rights as American citizens.
(b) The gender of God.
(c) Polygamy.
(d) The location of the Promised Land.

2. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.
(a) The seasons.
(b) His mother.
(c) A rock.
(d) Jesus.

3. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?
(a) It serves as a backdrop.
(b) It adds extra bulk to the book.
(c) It enhances his credibility.
(d) It gives credit to the contributors.

4. How was Smith finally able to read the gold plates?
(a) He learned German.
(b) He polished the plates.
(c) Moroni read them to him.
(d) Moroni gave him peep stones.

5. Why does Dan decide to turn back to Brenda's house after their first attempt?
(a) He wanted to reason with her.
(b) He was angrier with her than before.
(c) He got a feeling he was supposed to.
(d) He forgot his glasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?

2. How was Ron able to convince Dan to help him in his murder plan?

3. Whose will did Dan and Ron believe they were carrying out?

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

5. What was the result of Ron's meeting with his brothers?

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