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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although Law's actions against Smith had little effect on Smith's power, what did it affect?
(a) The unconditional love of his followers.
(b) Relations with Missouri.
(c) Relations with Illinois.
(d) His relationship with Emma.

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

3. Krakauer says he will try to explain the ______ of the Lafferty brothers' murders.
(a) Effect.
(b) Gravity.
(c) Absurdity.
(d) Circumstances.

4. What was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?
(a) He was excommunicated.
(b) He was killed.
(c) He was promoted.
(d) Many people left the church.

5. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?
(a) Green was trying to take over the government.
(b) Green attempted to create a new sect of the LDS.
(c) Green spoke about his polygamist lifestyle on national news.
(d) Leavitt was suing all polygamists.

6. How did the Mormons respond to being attacked by Missourians in October, 1838?
(a) They fled.
(b) They fought back.
(c) They tried to surrender.
(d) They prayed.

7. Where did Dan first become introduced to the idea of polygamy?
(a) At summer camp.
(b) At chiropractic school.
(c) At his gym.
(d) At church.

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

9. What does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?
(a) To discuss the necessity of religion.
(b) To discuss crime committed in the name of God.
(c) To discuss the evolution of religion.
(d) To discuss he closeness of brothers.

10. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His worldliness.
(c) His creativity.
(d) His charisma.

11. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) The location of the Promised Land.
(c) The gender of God.
(d) Their rights as American citizens.

12. What is the relationship between Ron and Dan Lafferty?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Brothers-in-law.
(c) Father and son.
(d) Brothers.

13. Why did Smith plead guilty to treason?
(a) To solidify peace with Missouri.
(b) He knew it was the right thing.
(c) God told him to do it.
(d) To make himself a martyr.

14. Why, according to Krakauer, is it difficult for Mormon's to paint a flaw-free picture of Smith?
(a) They see his human qualities.
(b) He was very flawed.
(c) They're not good liars.
(d) The religion is so young.

15. Why did Rockwell try to kill Missouri's governor?
(a) Rockwell wanted to be governor.
(b) To free his people.
(c) To fulfill Smith's prophecy.
(d) Rockwell was crazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did non-Mormons feel about the beliefs printed in the Book of Mormon?

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

3. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?

4. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?

5. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?

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