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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 24 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Ron's attitude at his first trial?
(a) He as quiet and patient.
(b) He was sobbing and apologizing.
(c) He was strong and defensive.
(d) He was verbally abusive to the judge.

2. Where is the Nephites' gold supposedly held?
(a) The Dream Mine.
(b) The main church.
(c) Canada.
(d) Salt Lake.

3. Why did the LeBaron bothers go on a killing spree?
(a) To make money.
(b) They were insane.
(c) To please God.
(d) To please their father.

4. What similarities does Krakauer cite between fundamentalist and modern Mormons?
(a) They are both prominent forces in American politics.
(b) They stem from the same laws and principles.
(c) They follow the same leader.
(d) They live together.

5. Why were Colorado's efforts to get rid of polygamy stopped?
(a) The Mormons were fueling the economy.
(b) They became distracted by the Civil War.
(c) The governor received a revelation from God.
(d) The public was sympathetic to the polygamist families.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Lee's prophecy did Young die?

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

3. What did the first two psychiatrists offer as an explanation for Ron's actions?

4. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?

5. What was the final straw in Law and Smith's friendship?

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