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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. What dilemma were Mormons faced with after the death of Smith?
(a) How to change the prayers.
(b) Where to settle next.
(c) Where he should be buried.
(d) Selecting a new prophet.

2. How did the Mormons respond to being attacked by Missourians in October, 1838?
(a) They prayed.
(b) They fled.
(c) They fought back.
(d) They tried to surrender.

3. Why did Ron make the School of the Prophets his entire life?
(a) He'd lost his family.
(b) His brothers convinced him.
(c) He wanted to find God.
(d) He needed guidance.

4. Why did Ron saw off the barrel of a shotgun?
(a) To destroy evidence.
(b) To pass the time.
(c) To make it more portable.
(d) God told him to in his revelation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ron and Dan look when they left Brenda's house?

2. Why, according to Krakauer, is it difficult for Mormon's to paint a flaw-free picture of Smith?

3. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?

4. After loosing 116 pages of the transcribed text from the gold plates, what was the only way Smith said he could view them again?

5. Why did Rockwell try to kill Missouri's governor?

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