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

2. Why was Young, as a person, appealing to Mormons?
(a) He was young.
(b) He was friends with many politicians.
(c) He reminded them of Smith.
(d) He was wealthy and generous.

3. Debbie Palmer was her own step-grandmother because polygamist men have the right to marry their ______.
(a) Step-daughters.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Nieces.

4. What was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?
(a) He was killed.
(b) He was excommunicated.
(c) He was promoted.
(d) Many people left the church.

5. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Dan's sentence?
(a) Probation.
(b) 25 years.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) The death sentence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Brenda's family blame Allen for her murder?

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

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

5. What was the Illinois governor's one condition for the cease-fire?

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