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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. At the School of the Prophets, what practice did Crossfield attempt to reinstate in his students?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Divorce.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Fasts.

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

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

4. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?
(a) Their rights as American citizens.
(b) The location of the Promised Land.
(c) Polygamy.
(d) The gender of God.

5. How did the Mormons respond to being attacked by Missourians in October, 1838?
(a) They fought back.
(b) They tried to surrender.
(c) They prayed.
(d) They fled.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Dan remember his childhood?

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

3. Why did Mormons settle in Missouri?

4. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?

5. Why did Dan give up his driver's license and stop paying taxes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Leavitt bring Green to trial?

2. According to the Prologue, did the Lafferty brothers feel justified in their actions? How and why?

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

4. Why was Joseph Smith charged with fraud? How did his treasure business compare with his religious revelation?

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

6. According to Palmer, why was Elizabeth Smart an easy target?

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

8. Why did Rockwell shoot the Missouri Governor? What was the outcome?

9. Was Smith a polygamist? According to whom?

10. How is the Lafferty family described?

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