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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the relationship between Ron and Dan Lafferty?
2. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?
3. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?
4. According to Krakauer, what makes people today able to identify with Smith?
5. When did Dan Lafferty's life begin to fall apart?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did Debbie Palmer and Flora Jessop act as they did?
2. Why was Crossfield excommunicated? How much of the LDS rejected him?
3. Why were the relations between Missourians and Mormons strained?
4. According to Lorna Craig, how was the response to Elizabeth Smart's disappearance different from Ruby Jessop's? Why does she believe there was a different response and effort?
5. Why was DeLoy no longer with the Mormon Church?
6. What were the potential problems with the LDS recognizing personal revelations? Was it possible to correct these problems?
7. What caused Dan Lafferty's trouble with the law? Was this compensated for in any way through religion?
8. According to the Prologue, did the Lafferty brothers feel justified in their actions? How and why?
9. According to Krakauer, why is Joseph Smith still appealing to people today?
10. What is the purpose of Krakauer presenting the entire story upfront in the prologue? Is he giving away the whole book?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Polygamy is the primary conflict addressed in the book. While it was once a general practice of the church, modern Mormons no longer accept it. However, to some extent, it is still practiced. Discuss how Krakauer uses polygamy as a weight in comparing the different sects of the LDS. Why does Krakauer focus on polygamy so much? Why is it a central topic in the church and in Krakauer's findings?
Essay Topic 2
Ron was once considered the most levelheaded of his brothers, but he soon became their worst influence. Yet, the adoration of his brothers endured. Discuss what made Ron take his dark turn and what his inspirations and motives were for his actions.
Essay Topic 3
The Mormon Church, despite many obstacles, has managed to grow and remain in tact. Discuss why the LDS is so appealing. To whom is it so appealing? What are the main reasons for its continued existence and success?
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