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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 Dan remember his childhood?
(a) As an unconventional one.
(b) As a traumatic one.
(c) He has no memory of it.
(d) As a happy one.

2. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?
(a) To follow Smith.
(b) To kill his wife.
(c) To reform the church.
(d) To raise money.

3. Why couldn't Smith read the inscription on the gold plates?
(a) It was written in old English.
(b) It was worn.
(c) It was too bright out.
(d) It was written in Egyptian.

4. Debbie Palmer was her own step-grandmother because polygamist men have the right to marry their ______.
(a) Cousins.
(b) Nieces.
(c) Step-daughters.
(d) Neighbors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Brenda's family blame Allen for her murder?

2. What was the result of Ron's meeting with his brothers?

3. When did Dan Lafferty's life begin to fall apart?

4. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?

5. Why were the Mormons permitted to settle in Illinois?

(see the answer key)

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