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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why were Mormons allowed to settle in Caldwell County?
(a) Many Mormons already lived there.
(b) It wasn't very populated.
(c) It wasn't part of the United States.
(d) It was poor farm land.

4. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?
(a) It enhances his credibility.
(b) It serves as a backdrop.
(c) It gives credit to the contributors.
(d) It adds extra bulk to the book.

5. What did Smith change in his rules for the Mormon Church because of Crossfield?
(a) Only church leaders could have revelations.
(b) Church leaders would receive higher salaries.
(c) Everyone had to have a background check before being accepted into the church.
(d) Only children of current leaders could lead.

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

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

8. Whose will did Dan and Ron believe they were carrying out?
(a) God's.
(b) Onias'.
(c) Ron's.
(d) Their mother's.

9. How did Dan remember his childhood?
(a) As a happy one.
(b) As a traumatic one.
(c) He has no memory of it.
(d) As an unconventional one.

10. How was Allen Lafferty related to Brenda?
(a) He was her brother.
(b) He was her cousin.
(c) He was her husband.
(d) He was her father.

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

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

13. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Dan's sentence?
(a) Probation.
(b) The death sentence.
(c) 25 years.
(d) Life in prison.

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 abductors were famous.
(c) Smart's captors wanted ransom money.
(d) Smart was being forced into a polygamist lifestyle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.

2. Dan and Ron believed Brenda and Erica's deaths were _______.

3. What effect did the strict regulations on sex in fundamentalist communities have, according to Debbie?

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

5. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.

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