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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't the Laffertys kill Chloe Low?
(a) She wasn't at home.
(b) They had another revelation.
(c) Chloe Low begged them not to kill her.
(d) They were caught by the police.

2. At first, it was anticipated that _____________was to be Smith's successor.
(a) Smith's son.
(b) A young woman.
(c) His younger brother.
(d) Brigham Young.

3. In the Mormon Church. Ron was described as ________.
(a) Rebellious.
(b) Fanatical.
(c) Pios.
(d) Passive.

4. What was the speculation about why Smith's successor died?
(a) He killed himself.
(b) He was killed by the governor.
(c) He fell off a cliff.
(d) He was poisoned.

5. What was the most emotionally difficult aspect of the trial for Brenda's family?
(a) Facing Allen.
(b) Fearing an innocent verdict.
(c) Seeing Ron.
(d) Reading her journals.

6. Why does Dan decide to turn back to Brenda's house after their first attempt?
(a) He forgot his glasses.
(b) He got a feeling he was supposed to.
(c) He was angrier with her than before.
(d) He wanted to reason with her.

7. What happened to the two men from the Francher group that escaped?
(a) They were caught and killed.
(b) They got help from Indians.
(c) They got lost.
(d) They surrendered.

8. What was historic about Woodruff's leadership?
(a) It cause unity in the church.
(b) It angered the government.
(c) It established Salt Lake City.
(d) It caused the split in the church.

9. What did Warren do with Rulon's ferry service?
(a) Sold it.
(b) Kept it open.
(c) Abandoned it.
(d) Closed it.

10. What was Woodruff's stance on polygamy?
(a) He hadn't taken a stance yet.
(b) He supported it.
(c) He was against it.
(d) He felt it was a personal choice.

11. Who encouraged Dianna to leave her husband?
(a) Brenda.
(b) God.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Dan.

12. Why did Mormons join the Confederacy?
(a) They liked the South.
(b) They wanted to keep their slaves.
(c) They were against the United States government.
(d) They were paid to join.

13. What was the result of Ron's meeting with his brothers?
(a) He brought them back to the LDS.
(b) He'd driven them insane.
(c) He lost all hope in his family.
(d) He'd converted to their beliefs.

14. What dilemma were Mormons faced with after the death of Smith?
(a) Where to settle next.
(b) Selecting a new prophet.
(c) Where he should be buried.
(d) How to change the prayers.

15. Why was the Francher group targeted by the Mormons?
(a) They represented evil.
(b) They were former allies.
(c) They were politicians.
(d) Young had stirred up anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Mormons decided to select a new leader based on the candidate's ______________.

2. When did Brenda realize that the Laffertys were religious fanatics?

3. What did the crimes of the LeBarons and Laffertys have in common?

4. How did Ron and Dan look when they left Brenda's house?

5. What changed in Dan during his road trip with Ron?

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