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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 Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?

2. Where did Dan first become introduced to the idea of polygamy?

3. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?

4. How did Mitchell justify his abduction of Elizabeth Smart?

5. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the Lafferty family described?

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

3. Why were the relations between Missourians and Mormons strained?

4. Was Smith obedient with the angel Moroni? What was the outcome?

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

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

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

8. According to Krakauer, how different are modern and fundamentalist Mormons?

9. Why was the LDS most appealing to Americans?

10. What were the potential problems with the LDS recognizing personal revelations? Was it possible to correct these problems?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Robert Crossfield, otherwise known as the Prophet Onias, had a significant impact on the LDS and the Lafferty family because of his belief in personal revelations. What flaws in humans and the LDS did Crossfield's actions bring out? What influence did his ideals have on Mormonism?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

The Lafferty family's actions are what developed the inspiration for Krakauer's exploration into the Mormon Church. They represent fanaticism and fundamentalism in more concrete terms for the reader. Discuss how the effect of the Lafferty family fleshes out the church's history which Krakauer provides. Who are the Laffertys? What are they supposed to represent?

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