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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. What was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?
(a) He was killed.
(b) He was excommunicated.
(c) Many people left the church.
(d) He was promoted.

2. Why did Smith write Section 132?
(a) To give Mormons rights.
(b) To make the LDS a political party.
(c) To ensure his offspring would lead after him.
(d) To make polygamy only apply to men.

3. What was the final straw in Law and Smith's friendship?
(a) Law tried to seduce Emma.
(b) Smith tried to seduce Law's wife.
(c) Smith stole Law's money.
(d) Law criticized Smith to the media.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Ron's sentence?

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

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

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

5. After fleeing Illinois, why did Smith return?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Krakauer build his story?

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

4. Why did Debbie Palmer and Flora Jessop act as they did?

5. Why did Joseph Smith return to Illinois?

6. What is Section 132? Why was it important to Smith?

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

8. Was Smith a polygamist? According to whom?

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

10. What is the purpose of Krakauer presenting the entire story upfront in the prologue? Is he giving away the whole book?

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