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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 9 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the modern Mormon Church receive Ron and Dan?
(a) They ignored them.
(b) They rejected them.
(c) They tried to correct them.
(d) They praised them.

2. Why did Smith plead guilty to treason?
(a) To make himself a martyr.
(b) To solidify peace with Missouri.
(c) He knew it was the right thing.
(d) God told him to do it.

3. Why did Rockwell try to kill Missouri's governor?
(a) To fulfill Smith's prophecy.
(b) Rockwell was crazy.
(c) Rockwell wanted to be governor.
(d) To free his people.

4. What similarities does Krakauer cite between fundamentalist and modern Mormons?
(a) They are both prominent forces in American politics.
(b) They stem from the same laws and principles.
(c) They follow the same leader.
(d) They live together.

5. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?
(a) There is strict security in the communities.
(b) The girls are very attached to their families.
(c) The police are also polygamists.
(d) The girls are raised to comply.

Short Answer Questions

1. Smith was given instructions by Moroni, God, and ______.

2. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?

3. Krakauer makes the observation that all religions have their share of _______.

4. Why did Debbie decide to flee Bountiful?

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

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