2. How did Mitchell justify his abduction of Elizabeth Smart?
(a) He was temporarily insane and didn't realize what he was doing.
(b) Their marriage was ordained by God.
(c) Elizabeth asked him to save her from her family.
(d) He was a man and could do anything he wanted.

3. How did Smith convince Emma to support his polygamist marriage?
(a) He wrote her a poem.
(b) He told her she would be doomed to hell.
(c) He gave her lots of money.
(d) He told her God would be happy.

4. Krakauer explains that many Christians converted to Mormonism because of __________________.
(a) Its modern approach to religion.
(b) The corruption of other religions.
(c) They were forced to convert.
(d) The promises of wealth and fame.

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

6. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?
(a) The patriarchy.
(b) The number of children.
(c) The low standards of living.
(d) The strict rules.

7. When Linda was asked about her life with Green, her husband, what did she say?
(a) She wasn't abused.
(b) She was afraid of him.
(c) She wanted another husband.
(d) She wanted him to marry more women.

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

9. Krakauer describes Watson Lafferty as a ________.
(a) Genius.
(b) Lunatic.
(c) Pacifist.
(d) Disciplinarian.

10. Debbie Palmer was her own step-grandmother because polygamist men have the right to marry their ______.
(a) Step-daughters.
(b) Neighbors.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Nieces.

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

12. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?
(a) To offer to God.
(b) To help them through hard times.
(c) To use as bribes.
(d) To support their cause.

13. What effect did the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887 have on the Mormon Church?
(a) It recognized the LDS as a legitimate organization.
(b) It outlawed polygamy.
(c) It invalidated personal revelations.
(d) It legalized polygamy.

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

15. Why did fundamentalists see accepting government funds as a virtuous act?
(a) They were helping with its destruction.
(b) They were doing God's will.
(c) They were being charitable in return.
(d) They were fueling the economy.