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

2. What effect did the strict regulations on sex in fundamentalist communities have, according to Debbie?
(a) People were much more at ease.
(b) Sexual assault was common amongst teens.
(c) People were afraid of their husbands.
(d) Sexual assault was rare and severely punished.

3. Krakauer describes Watson Lafferty as a ________.
(a) Disciplinarian.
(b) Pacifist.
(c) Genius.
(d) Lunatic.

4. What dilemma were Mormons faced with after the death of Smith?
(a) Selecting a new prophet.
(b) Where to settle next.
(c) How to change the prayers.
(d) Where he should be buried.

5. The Mormons decided to select a new leader based on the candidate's ______________.
(a) Youth.
(b) Upbringing.
(c) Ideas for overthrowing the government.
(d) Ideas about polygamy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea of Mormon families was the biggest problem to Debbie Palmer?

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

3. How did Smith convince Emma to support his polygamist marriage?

4. Why did Ron saw off the barrel of a shotgun?

5. When did Brenda realize that the Laffertys were religious fanatics?

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