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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What information did Allen Lafferty provide which aided Krakauer's description of the murders?
(a) The history of his family.
(b) A timeline of the day.
(c) The motives of his brothers.
(d) The history of the School of the Prophets.

7. Why couldn't Smith read the inscription on the gold plates?
(a) It was worn.
(b) It was too bright out.
(c) It was written in Egyptian.
(d) It was written in old English.

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

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

10. After DeLoy was excommunicated, why did the Mormon Church try to sue him?
(a) He'd broken Mormon laws.
(b) His house was owned by the church.
(c) He'd stolen money from them.
(d) He was criticizing the church to the media.

11. How was sex regulated in fundamentalist Mormon communities?
(a) It could only happen once a week.
(b) It could only happen on every anniversary.
(c) It could only happen if a woman was ovulating.
(d) It could only happen when one was selected from the lottery.

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

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

14. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.
(a) Possibility.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Absurdity.
(d) Beauty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mormons settle in Missouri?

2. After Smith destroyed Law's printing press, people feared Smith would become a _______ leader.

3. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?

4. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?

5. Why did Matilda stay with Dan, despite her issues with his religious practices?

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