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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. Knapp and Carnes explain that they felt _____ after the murder.
(a) Scared.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Invigorated.
(d) Depressed.

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

3. While Ron and Dan discuss their plan at their mother's house, she is _____ within hearing distance.
(a) Sitting.
(b) Reading.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Knitting.

4. Joseph Smith is believed to have practiced ________.
(a) His speeches.
(b) Celibacy.
(c) Polygamy.
(d) Christianity.

5. Why did Smith plead guilty to treason?
(a) To make himself a martyr.
(b) He knew it was the right thing.
(c) To solidify peace with Missouri.
(d) God told him to do it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information did Allen Lafferty provide which aided Krakauer's description of the murders?

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

3. After fleeing Illinois, why did Smith return?

4. When did Brenda realize that the Laffertys were religious fanatics?

5. How did Smith convince Emma to support his polygamist marriage?

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