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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Missourians disliked that the Mormons came into their state with an attitude of _______.
(a) Hostility.
(b) Entitlement.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Ignorance.

2. 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 felt she needed to learn from him.
(c) He threatened her.
(d) She needed money.

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

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

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

6. According to Krakauer, what makes people today able to identify with Smith?
(a) He predicted the future.
(b) He made strides in eliminating racism.
(c) He left video tapes for his future followers.
(d) He's depicted as a real person with flaws.

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

8. Krakauer makes the observation that all religions have their share of _______.
(a) Idiosyncrasies.
(b) Discrepancies.
(c) Gods.
(d) Beliefs.

9. After Smith destroyed Law's printing press, people feared Smith would become a _______ leader.
(a) Tyrannical.
(b) Political.
(c) Great.
(d) Lazy.

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

11. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.
(a) Laffertys' diaries.
(b) Salt Lake Tribune.
(c) New York Times.
(d) Chicago Sun Times.

12. Joseph Smith is believed to have practiced ________.
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Christianity.
(c) His speeches.
(d) Celibacy.

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

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

15. Why were the Mormons permitted to settle in Illinois?
(a) They convinced the governor it was holy.
(b) The state was trying to increase its population.
(c) The state was under Mormon leadership.
(d) They were good farmers and businessmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?

2. What job did Debbie's third husband quit?

3. Which text was responsible for many of the Laffertys' marriages falling apart?

4. What did Crossfield teach his students at the School of the Prophets?

5. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Dan's sentence?

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