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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. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?
2. Krakauer uses direct quotes from the _____________.
3. What did Emma threaten Smith with to get him to stop marrying more women?
4. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?
5. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the purpose of Krakauer presenting the entire story upfront in the prologue? Is he giving away the whole book?
2. Why did Debbie Palmer and Flora Jessop act as they did?
3. Was Smith a polygamist? According to whom?
4. How is the Lafferty family described?
5. According to Palmer, why was Elizabeth Smart an easy target?
6. 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?
7. What does Krakauer see as "strange" about the road to Smith's revelation?
8. What was the relevance of the Dream Mine to the School of the Prophets?
9. Why did Rockwell shoot the Missouri Governor? What was the outcome?
10. Why was DeLoy no longer with the Mormon Church?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Krakauer discusses the Mountain Meadow Massacre to discuss a darker and more indiscernible side of the Mormon Church. Krakauer carefully describes the order of events of the massacre and circumstances, but doesn't offer a clear explanation. Using the facts provided by Krakauer, why do you think this event took place? Why did these men take these actions? Why was the Francher group the target? What did this event mean for the Church?
Essay Topic 2
Krakauer discusses several examples of poor treatment and the kidnapping of young girls within the Mormon communities. Krakauer and his contributors offer some explanation for compliance, resistance, and the general approach of the public and police. Discuss the pattern of abduction addressed in the book. Why are some searched for while others are not? What is the cause of the double standard for abduction?
Essay Topic 3
Krakauer builds much of his book by using interviews and quotes, reflecting a very journalistic approach. Despite his attempted objectivity the sensitive topic of the book makes bias inevitable. Discuss how Krakauer approaches or avoids bias. Is he biased? How does Krakauer's voice aid or hinder his story?
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