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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Downfall, Parts 1 through 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Sarah fall ill?
(a) June 1830.
(b) May 1830.
(c) June 1832.
(d) June 1829.

2. What did Isabella Van Wagenen become convinced of about Matthews?
(a) Of his desire.
(b) Of his teachings.
(c) Of his prophethood.
(d) Of his sainthood.

3. What did Matthews do after failing to convince his wife to follow him?
(a) He held her hostage.
(b) He took his daughter.
(c) He took his 3 sons.
(d) He went to a hospital.

4. Where was Matthews going at the start of the "Prologue"?
(a) A Mormon settlement.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Albany.
(d) New York City.

5. Which of Elijah's beliefs did Matthews totally discard?
(a) Monogamy.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Sanctity of marriage.
(d) Men being in charge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the "Prologue" state about those who opposed the middle class' evangelical reformist movement?

2. How many of his sons did Matthews lose to illness between 1816 and 1819?

3. What did Elijah do after quitting his job?

4. Why was Matthews released after being arrested for domestic abuse?

5. When was Robert Matthews born according to "Robert Matthews, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4"?

(see the answer key)

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