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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. Why was Law unable to press charges against Smith?
(a) Law wasn't a very good lawyer.
(b) Law had his fair share of bad deeds.
(c) Smith controlled the courts.
(d) There was no court system.

2. After attempting to knock Brenda unconscious, what does Ron want to do?
(a) Call the police.
(b) Leave.
(c) Rob her.
(d) Kill her.

3. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?
(a) To support their cause.
(b) To help them through hard times.
(c) To offer to God.
(d) To use as bribes.

4. What did the Mormon people need in their struggle that Young offered them?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Money.
(c) Discipline.
(d) Clout.

5. Why were Mormons allowed to settle in Caldwell County?
(a) It was poor farm land.
(b) It wasn't part of the United States.
(c) It wasn't very populated.
(d) Many Mormons already lived there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Emma threaten Smith with to get him to stop marrying more women?

2. Krakauer makes the observation that all religions have their share of _______.

3. After Brenda's death, what does her sister regret?

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

5. What does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?

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