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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 did Margaret announce to Matthews during the trial?

2. Who was named as a co-conspirator in the murder case against Matthews?

3. Who calmed Benjamin into submission after a fight with Matthews?

4. Who testified for the prosecution?

5. What did Elijah call his seizures?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Catherine confess a vision confirmed in "The Downfall, Parts 1 through 4"?

2. What did Matthews turn Mount Zion into?

3. What did Matthews claim he became a victim of in "The Downfall, Parts 5 through 8"?

4. Where was Matthews reportedly seen after his time at Kirtland?

5. Why was Benjamin oblivious to the courtship between Ann and Matthews?

6. What debate raged over Matthews?

7. Why did the Thompsons join the Kingdom and then leave shortly after?

8. What suit did Isabella Van Wagenen successfully conclude?

9. Why did penny press editors complain according to the "Epilogue"?

10. What did the judge decide regarding the charges and what happened to Matthews?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the role of Finneyism, including its philosophy and role in the United States during the 1800's.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the history of religious cult readers and how they influence believers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the charges made against Matthews and the significance of the trial.

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