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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. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.

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

3. Which text was responsible for many of the Laffertys' marriages falling apart?

4. How did Dan remember his childhood?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the Lafferty family described?

3. Why was DeLoy no longer with the Mormon Church?

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

5. What caused the end of Smith and Law's friendship?

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

7. What does Krakauer see as "strange" about the road to Smith's revelation?

8. What caused Dan Lafferty's trouble with the law? Was this compensated for in any way through religion?

9. How does Krakauer build his story?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Smith was the original founder of the LDS. Many can still relate to him today, thus continuing the popularity of the Mormon Church, according to Krakauer. Discuss Smith's road to creating the Mormon Church. Do you agree with Krakauer as to why Smith is still popular today?

Essay Topic 2

Each new prophet in the Mormon Church brought about changes to the elements of the church. Based on the youth of the church, each change seems radical. Discuss the significance of the rapid changing of prophets and which was the most significant to the face of the church today.

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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