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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How did non-Mormons feel about the beliefs printed in the Book of Mormon?
(a) Elated.
(b) Offended.
(c) Interested.
(d) Indifferent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?

2. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?

3. When did Dan Lafferty's life begin to fall apart?

4. Why did fundamentalists see accepting government funds as a virtuous act?

5. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Smith obedient with the angel Moroni? What was the outcome?

2. How was it possible for Debbie Palmer to be her own step-grandmother?

3. How is the Lafferty family described?

4. Why was Crossfield excommunicated? How much of the LDS rejected him?

5. What was the relevance of the Dream Mine to the School of the Prophets?

6. Why did Leavitt bring Green to trial?

7. What is Krakauer's intention with "Under the Banner of Heaven"?

8. According to Krakauer, why is Joseph Smith still appealing to people today?

9. Was Smith a polygamist? According to whom?

10. Does Krakauer believe taking funds from the government is hypocritical of fundamentalist Mormons? What is their justification?

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