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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. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?
(a) He had to return the gold plates.
(b) He lost the gold plates.
(c) He claims the proof is invisible.
(d) He lost the translation.

2. How did the modern Mormon Church receive Ron and Dan?
(a) They rejected them.
(b) They praised them.
(c) They tried to correct them.
(d) They ignored them.

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

4. Krakauer explains that Dan _____ finished the murders.
(a) Calmly.
(b) Ceremoniously.
(c) Reluctantly.
(d) Angrily.

5. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?
(a) His creativity.
(b) His worldliness.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His charisma.

Short Answer Questions

1. The men at the School of the Prophets believed they were destined to do what?

2. The Mormons decided to select a new leader based on the candidate's ______________.

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

4. What made Allen different than his brothers?

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

(see the answer key)

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