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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Mormons decided to select a new leader based on the candidate's ______________.
(a) Upbringing.
(b) Ideas for overthrowing the government.
(c) Youth.
(d) Ideas about polygamy.

2. After DeLoy was excommunicated, why did the Mormon Church try to sue him?
(a) He'd broken Mormon laws.
(b) His house was owned by the church.
(c) He was criticizing the church to the media.
(d) He'd stolen money from them.

3. Why were the Mormons permitted to settle in Illinois?
(a) The state was under Mormon leadership.
(b) They convinced the governor it was holy.
(c) The state was trying to increase its population.
(d) They were good farmers and businessmen.

4. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?
(a) Smart's family was wealthier.
(b) Smart was being forced into a polygamist lifestyle.
(c) Smart's abductors were famous.
(d) Smart's captors wanted ransom money.

5. After Brenda's death, what does her sister regret?
(a) Not warning her.
(b) Not saying goodbye.
(c) Marrying into the Lafferty family.
(d) Encouraging her to go back to Allen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Onias value the Lafferty brothers?

2. Dan and Ron believed Brenda and Erica's deaths were _______.

3. What job did Debbie's third husband quit?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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