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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. Bennet and Boggs sent sheriffs to arrest Joseph in Nauvoo, on charges of treason, and took him to what location?

2. At whose funeral did Joseph teach many of the principles he had been teaching through the years in one sermon?

3. What were the four words Joseph said when he was acting as a prophet?

4. Which President did Joseph Smith visit to ask for help?

5. What newspaper refused to print Bennett's letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rather than seeking revenge, what did the Saints do when they learned of Joseph's death?

2. What do the principles of celestial marriage and the patriarchal order do?

3. What was the ruin that a few men discovered in Far West Missouri?

4. How did Governor Ford plan to reduce the influence of the Nauvoo militia?

5. What happened to anyone who might testify on behalf of Joseph when he was brought in front of Judge King?

6. What happened to those who took multiple wives without a commandment from God, and why?

7. What caused the fight on August 6, 1838?

8. How did the New York Herald characterize the accusations of Bennett against the church?

9. How did Joseph provide for the succession and maintenance of the leadership of the church?

10. What was Governor Ford's solution to avoid having a militia attack Nauvoo after the Nauvoo newspaper was destroyed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How were Mormons treated differently from other citizens in Missouri? What was one right of a citizen that Mormons were denied, and what was the result of the denial? Use information presented in the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of the apostates? Pick two of the three apostates or non-believers below and explain how they influenced events in the church. Use examples from the book to support your answer.

1) Mrs. Harris.

2) John C. Bennet.

3) Symonds Ryder.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, how did revelations that Joseph received contribute to the challenges the Saints faced during this time? Discuss at least two revelations and their impact on the Saints, the political situation and Joseph Smith himself.

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