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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joseph Smith is believed to have practiced ________.
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Christianity.
(c) His speeches.
(d) Celibacy.

2. Dan and Ron believed Brenda and Erica's deaths were _______.
(a) Tragic.
(b) Inevitable.
(c) Unremarkable.
(d) Justified.

3. According to Debbie Palmer, what made Elizabeth Smart an easy target for abduction?
(a) She was taught to be obedient and passive.
(b) She was angry with her parents.
(c) Her parents didn't pay any attention to her.
(d) She was very beautiful and kind.

4. How did Tom Green become the target for David Leavitt's lawsuit?
(a) Green spoke about his polygamist lifestyle on national news.
(b) Leavitt was suing all polygamists.
(c) Green was trying to take over the government.
(d) Green attempted to create a new sect of the LDS.

5. Joseph Smith was the son of a ______.
(a) Salesman.
(b) Preacher.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Ron's sentence?

2. According to Krakauer, why is there no proof of Smith's revelation?

3. What is the key difference Krakauer cites between the Bible and the Book of Mormon?

4. Why was Smith sued by his clients for fraud?

5. According to Krakauer, why did Smart's abduction draw so much attention and a thorough search?

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