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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. How did Mitchell justify his abduction of Elizabeth Smart?

2. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?

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

4. Although Law's actions against Smith had little effect on Smith's power, what did it affect?

5. How was sex regulated in fundamentalist Mormon communities?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Krakauer build his story?

4. Why did Joseph Smith return to Illinois?

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

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

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

8. Why did Leavitt bring Green to trial?

9. How is the Lafferty family described?

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

Although he is discussing the history if the Mormon Church, Krakauer discusses that the idiosyncrasies of the LDS are reflected in many other religions. What is the effect of Krakauer's comparisons to other religions? What statement is he trying to make?

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

Krakauer discusses the long history of tensions between Mormons and the states they settled in. Discuss the causes and resolutions for these conflicts. How did the displacement of Mormons through several states affect the current make-up of their organization and attitude?

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