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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?
(a) A new take on government.
(b) The return of polygamy.
(c) A new promise land.
(d) Money and celebrity for the church.

2. In his revelation, what does Crossfield claim he was told by God?
(a) To kill his wife.
(b) To reform the church.
(c) To raise money.
(d) To follow Smith.

3. Dan and Ron believed Brenda and Erica's deaths were _______.
(a) Unremarkable.
(b) Tragic.
(c) Inevitable.
(d) Justified.

4. Krakauer explains that early Mormons believed government law was inferior to __________.
(a) Smith's law.
(b) God's law.
(c) Natural law.
(d) Basic human rights.

5. Why did the gold plates vanish the first time they were presented to Smith?
(a) He looked at them before he was instructed to do so.
(b) There was a time limit on them.
(c) He couldn't understand them.
(d) Moroni didn't show him the right ones.

6. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?
(a) She was taught to be obedient and passive.
(b) Her parents didn't pay any attention to her.
(c) She was very beautiful and kind.
(d) She was angry with her parents.

7. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.
(a) Farmer.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Teacher.

8. According to Krakauer, why was the search for Ruby Jessop less thorough than for Elizabeth Smart?
(a) Ruby's parents told the police not to.
(b) Ruby ran away.
(c) Ruby was poor.
(d) Ruby was born into a polygamist family.

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

10. What did Crossfield teach his students at the School of the Prophets?
(a) How to rebel against the Latter Day Saints.
(b) How to praise God.
(c) How to reason with politicians.
(d) How to have personal revelations.

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

12. Why did Matilda stay with Dan, despite her issues with his religious practices?
(a) She agreed with his beliefs for the most part.
(b) She needed money.
(c) She felt she needed to learn from him.
(d) He threatened her.

13. Why did Dan give up his driver's license and stop paying taxes?
(a) He lost all his money.
(b) He wanted to prove his love for God.
(c) He was following the early teachings of Mormon.
(d) He was living in the wilderness.

14. What is the key difference Krakauer cites between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?
(a) The books cite different eras.
(b) The angels discussed are different.
(c) The Bible is accepted as fact.
(d) Mormonism is much younger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.

2. Why was Law unable to press charges against Smith?

3. How did Dan remember his childhood?

4. Why did Rockwell try to kill Missouri's governor?

5. Why did Debbie decide to flee Bountiful?

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