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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. Joseph answered charges before the High Council of Kirtland for over ______ hours.

2. Joseph took Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris and who into the woods to see the plates?

3. What was the maiden name of Joseph Smith's wife?

4. When Joseph heard the news from Ohio, that mobs had driven people from their homes, to whom did he write a letter?

5. From what book of the Old Testament did Joseph Smith quote when he heard that Mr. Anthon said he could not read a sealed book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Joseph's father move the family to Palmyra, New York?

2. What made Joseph and his church resettle in Ohio?

3. What are the origins of Joseph Smith's family?

4. What was Mr. Anthon's reaction when he was told he could not see the plates?

5. What was one problem that apostates presented?

6. When were the Twelve Apostles called, and who were they?

7. In Ohio, what type of life were people trying to lead, and why?

8. How did the name of the Church change from The Church of Christ?

9. What was Governor DeWitt Clinton's theory of the Mound Builders?

10. What caused Joseph Smith to have a slight limp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a missionary? What were some of the missions that the Mormons were sent on? According to the author, what were the purposes of these missions? Use examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why was the time ripe for a new church to develop? What historical, cultural, societal and political events were taking place that allowed Joseph Smith to be able to form a new church? Support your answer with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

What events led to Joseph's death? Why did Joseph die? How did Joseph make sure that the church could continue after his death? What happened to the church after Joseph's death? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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