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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?
(a) To use as bribes.
(b) To help them through hard times.
(c) To support their cause.
(d) To offer to God.

2. Why does Dan stay with Ron through Ron's plan?
(a) Ron threatened him.
(b) He didn't have anywhere else to go.
(c) He needed the money.
(d) He received a revelation telling him to stay.

3. What effect did the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887 have on the Mormon Church?
(a) It invalidated personal revelations.
(b) It legalized polygamy.
(c) It recognized the LDS as a legitimate organization.
(d) It outlawed polygamy.

4. After Smith destroyed Law's printing press, people feared Smith would become a _______ leader.
(a) Tyrannical.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Great.
(d) Political.

5. What did Smith change in his rules for the Mormon Church because of Crossfield?
(a) Only church leaders could have revelations.
(b) Only children of current leaders could lead.
(c) Church leaders would receive higher salaries.
(d) Everyone had to have a background check before being accepted into the church.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Edmunds Tucker Act of 1887, what did fundamentalist believe a new prophet would bring?

2. When did Dan Lafferty's life begin to fall apart?

3. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.

4. Why did the gold plates vanish the first time they were presented to Smith?

5. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?

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