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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 24 - 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Under the Banner of Heaven," what does Krakauer believe is the biggest disagreement between fundamentalists and modern Mormons?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) The gender of God.
(c) Their rights as American citizens.
(d) The location of the Promised Land.

2. What were people afraid of after Rulon's death?
(a) The government would kick them out.
(b) There would be conflict between sects of the LDS.
(c) The new leader would lead them astray.
(d) The church would go bankrupt.

3. Why was Lee banished from Colorado City?
(a) He was refusing to comply with simple rules.
(b) He was making secret plans to reinstate polygamy.
(c) He stole from the church.
(d) He was involved in the Mountain Meadow Massacre.

4. What changed in Dan during his road trip with Ron?
(a) He became less sure about their plan.
(b) He became more violent.
(c) He became calm and serene.
(d) He believed more of what Ron said.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Allen different than his brothers?

2. Why was Dan's testimony crucial to Ron's trial?

3. What relevance did Knapp and Carnes have in the murders?

4. After Woodruff's reign, who believed polygamy was valid?

5. After fleeing Illinois, why did Smith return?

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