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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Krakauer explains that many Christians converted to Mormonism because of __________________.
(a) Its modern approach to religion.
(b) They were forced to convert.
(c) The promises of wealth and fame.
(d) The corruption of other religions.

2. Why were people drawn to Joseph Smith?
(a) His worldliness.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His charisma.
(d) His creativity.

3. What relevance did Knapp and Carnes have in the murders?
(a) They tried to protect Brenda.
(b) They were present.
(c) They called the police.
(d) They organized it.

4. At first, it was anticipated that _____________was to be Smith's successor.
(a) Smith's son.
(b) A young woman.
(c) Brigham Young.
(d) His younger brother.

5. How did Smith convince Emma to support his polygamist marriage?
(a) He told her she would be doomed to hell.
(b) He wrote her a poem.
(c) He told her God would be happy.
(d) He gave her lots of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dan stay with Ron through Ron's plan?

2. Knapp and Carnes explain that they felt _____ after the murder.

3. What was the result of Robert Crossfield's revelation?

4. What does Krakuer explain is his larger objective in the story of the Laffertys?

5. How was Allen Lafferty related to Brenda?

(see the answer key)

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