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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. Why did Brenda's family blame Allen for her murder?

2. What happened to the two men from the Francher group that escaped?

3. Why did Ron make the School of the Prophets his entire life?

4. Taylor held his beliefs long after _________.

5. Why was the Bateman family on Mount Dellenbaugh?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Colonel Dame involved in the Mountain Meadow Massacre? How so?

2. Why were Smith and Hyrum's killers not brought to justice?

3. Were the Native Americans to blame for the Mountain Meadow Massacre?

4. Why did the Laffertys decided to abandon the rest of their revelation?

5. Why was Bringham Young chosen to be the new prophet?

6. How responsible was Allen for Brenda's murder?

7. What aided in the apprehension of Dan and Ron Lafferty?

8. Why did the events of July 24th unfold as they did?

9. Why were people hesitant about allowing Ron to plead insanity? What potential problems could arise?

10. What was Dan's conviction in carrying out the murders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

As a group, the youth of the LDS has had both a positive and a negative role in Mormonism. Discuss this dual role for the LDS youth. Why is the youth group popular with some, yet criticized by others?

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