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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Downfall, Parts 5 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Elijah think his purpose was after hearing God's voice?
(a) Prepare the world for the Second Coming.
(b) To follow Matthews.
(c) To create a new country.
(d) To give his wealth to the Church.

2. What did Matthews represent for many people reading the press?
(a) A dangerous polygamist.
(b) A dangerous husband.
(c) A dangerous religious fanatic.
(d) A dangerous man.

3. What did Margaret announce to Matthews during the trial?
(a) She wanted him dead.
(b) She wanted a divorce.
(c) She had an affair with Benjamin.
(d) She was already remarried.

4. What was Benjamin forced to do with his wife Ann?
(a) Give her to Matthews.
(b) Give her to the community.
(c) Give their relationship another try.
(d) Give her as a sacrifice.

5. What did Joseph Smith tell Matthews when they first met?
(a) That he wanted to found a new state.
(b) That progressivism was evil.
(c) That he knew who he was.
(d) Smith told Matthews of his visions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the charge of fraud dropped?

2. What did Joseph Smith found?

3. What church did Matthews find inspiring after losing his sons?

4. What was the name of the sister church of the Retrenchment Society?

5. Who sat in the front of a Calvinist church in the early 1800's?

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