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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?
(a) He lied about his identity.
(b) He promised them eternal life.
(c) The treasure was fools gold.
(d) He never found any treasure.

2. Why did Brenda's family blame Allen for her murder?
(a) He prayed for it to happen.
(b) He didn't warn her.
(c) He provoked his brothers.
(d) He gave them money for the murder.

3. Which text was responsible for many of the Laffertys' marriages falling apart?
(a) Onias' autobiography.
(b) The Book of Mormon.
(c) The Psalm of the School of the Prophets.
(d) The Peace Maker.

4. Mormons attacked the Missourians after an _______ Missourian beat a Mormon man.
(a) Irate.
(b) Insane.
(c) Intoxicated.
(d) Uneducated.

5. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?
(a) It enhances his credibility.
(b) It adds extra bulk to the book.
(c) It serves as a backdrop.
(d) It gives credit to the contributors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the speculation about why Smith's successor died?

2. What is the relationship between Ron and Dan Lafferty?

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

4. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?

5. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?

(see the answer key)

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