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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Krakauer says he will try to explain the ______ of the Lafferty brothers' murders.
(a) Circumstances.
(b) Effect.
(c) Absurdity.
(d) Gravity.

2. Why couldn't Smith read the inscription on the gold plates?
(a) It was written in old English.
(b) It was written in Egyptian.
(c) It was worn.
(d) It was too bright out.

3. Krakauer explains that, because of Crossfield, Smith realized the ______ of allowing personal revelations.
(a) Beauty.
(b) Trouble.
(c) Possibility.
(d) Absurdity.

4. According to the Latter Day Saints, why did Moroni leave them gold?
(a) To help them through hard times.
(b) To offer to God.
(c) To support their cause.
(d) To use as bribes.

5. Why did Flora Jessop flee her home?
(a) She wasn't sure she wanted to be Mormon anymore.
(b) She was in love with another man.
(c) She was afraid of her father.
(d) She was being forced into a polygamist marriage.

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

7. Although Law's actions against Smith had little effect on Smith's power, what did it affect?
(a) Relations with Missouri.
(b) His relationship with Emma.
(c) Relations with Illinois.
(d) The unconditional love of his followers.

8. What did Smith change in his rules for the Mormon Church because of Crossfield?
(a) Only church leaders could have revelations.
(b) Church leaders would receive higher salaries.
(c) Everyone had to have a background check before being accepted into the church.
(d) Only children of current leaders could lead.

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

10. Why was Law unable to press charges against Smith?
(a) Law had his fair share of bad deeds.
(b) There was no court system.
(c) Smith controlled the courts.
(d) Law wasn't a very good lawyer.

11. What is the purpose of the facts Krakauer provides?
(a) It enhances his credibility.
(b) It serves as a backdrop.
(c) It adds extra bulk to the book.
(d) It gives credit to the contributors.

12. Why did the gold plates vanish the first time they were presented to Smith?
(a) He looked at them before he was instructed to do so.
(b) Moroni didn't show him the right ones.
(c) He couldn't understand them.
(d) There was a time limit on them.

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

14. For the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty, what was Ron's sentence?
(a) Probation.
(b) Life in prison.
(c) 50 years.
(d) The death sentence.

15. After Smith destroyed Law's printing press, people feared Smith would become a _______ leader.
(a) Tyrannical.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Political.
(d) Great.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information did Allen Lafferty provide which aided Krakauer's description of the murders?

2. Why did Matilda stay with Dan, despite her issues with his religious practices?

3. Why were Mormons allowed to settle in Caldwell County?

4. Why did Dan give up his driver's license and stop paying taxes?

5. According to Krakauer, why is it difficult for young girls to break away from abusive marriages in fundamentalist communities?

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