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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Illinois governor order a cease-fire?
(a) They were being defeated.
(b) He was tired of fighting.
(c) He feared civil war.
(d) He had a revelation from God.

2. Why did Mormons join the Confederacy?
(a) They were paid to join.
(b) They liked the South.
(c) They were against the United States government.
(d) They wanted to keep their slaves.

3. Smith did NOT leave his followers with guidelines on ______________.
(a) How to change the prayers.
(b) How to select a new prophet.
(c) Where to settle next.
(d) How to bury a Mormon.

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

5. What did John Taylor support?
(a) Capitalism.
(b) Equality.
(c) Monogamy.
(d) Polygamy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?

2. What similarities does Krakauer cite between fundamentalist and modern Mormons?

3. Why did Woodruff change his position on polygamy?

4. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.

5. Why did Dame decide to do away with the emigrants?

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