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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. What religious upbringing did Elijah have?

2. What did Matthews try to do to his coworkers?

3. When did Matthews stop shaving?

4. What did Kirtland predate?

5. What name did Matthews use to introduce himself to Joseph Smith?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Prophet Matthias being tried for according to the "Prologue"?

2. What did God and Jesus promise to Elijah?

3. What happened to Matthews' family and Matthews in 1795?

4. Why was Matthews' formal request to join Kirks' church denied?

5. How did Matthews' life take a turn for the worse around 1816?

6. Who was Elijah Pierson according to "Elijah Pierson, Introduction and Parts 1 through 4"?

7. How did Joseph Smith feel about Matthias and what did he do after a sermon?

8. What became clear by the latter half of 1830?

9. How did Matthias see the United States?

10. Why was Matthews interred in an asylum for two weeks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the Calvinist tradition and doctrine in the United States and how it influenced early settlers.

Essay Topic 2

Compare Elijah, Matthews, and Benjamin, examining the similarities and differences in their beliefs and actions.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the significance of Sojourner Truth in the abolitionist movement and what influenced her to become involved.

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