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

2. Why did Onias value the Lafferty brothers?
(a) He had their unconditional love.
(b) He felt God sent them to him.
(c) They were related.
(d) They were the only members of his school.

3. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?
(a) The patriarchy.
(b) The number of children.
(c) The low standards of living.
(d) The strict rules.

4. What was the final straw in Law and Smith's friendship?
(a) Law tried to seduce Emma.
(b) Smith stole Law's money.
(c) Smith tried to seduce Law's wife.
(d) Law criticized Smith to the media.

5. What relevance did Knapp and Carnes have in the murders?
(a) They called the police.
(b) They were present.
(c) They organized it.
(d) They tried to protect Brenda.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Ron saw off the barrel of a shotgun?

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

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

5. After Smith destroyed Law's printing press, people feared Smith would become a _______ leader.

(see the answer key)

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