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1
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Which of the following keys belong to the Melchizedek Priesthood?

A 
Key of all the spiritual blessings of the Church
See verses 8 and 12 and 18.*
Key of the gospel of repentance
Key of baptism by immersion
Key of the ministry of angels
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Why was the name of the higher priesthood changed to the “Melchizedek Priesthood”?

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Melchizedek was the first man to hold all the keys of the priesthood
Melchizedek stands next to Christ in the salvation of the world
Out of respect or reverence for the name of God*
There is no scriptural reason given for this change

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Which of the following quorums are equal in authority and power to the Quorum of the First Presidency? (Note: both authority and power)

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Quorum of the Twelve Apostles*
Quorum of the Seventy
Presiding Bishopric
All of the Above
A and B
B and C
A and C
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Section 107 teaches that “every decision made by either of these quorums must be by the ____________ voice of the same: — in order to make their decisions of the same power or validity on with the other.” Fill in the blank.

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majority
super majority
unanimous*
none of the above

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The duty of the president over the office of the teachers is to preside over how many teachers?

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12
24*
48
96

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What folly did Joseph Smith make in section 111?

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He mistakenly led an army to try to redeem Zion
He rejected the counsel of God by selling land in Zion
He prophesied the timing of the Lord’s Second Coming
He went looking for treasure to pay the debts of the Church*
He tried to release Sidney Rigdon as a counselor when the Lord didn’t want him to be released.

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Who did the Lord rebuke in D&C 112 for having “some few things in [his] heart” with which the Lord was not pleases and for rebelling against God’s servant Joseph?

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Oliver Cowdery
Thomas B. Marsh*
David Whitmer
Sidney Rigdon
Edward Partridge
Newel K. Whitney
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In section 118 the Lord gave the Quorum of the Twelve specific instructions about their departure to Great Britain. What did he command them to do?

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Preach the gospel in New York and New England
Leave from the cornerstone of the Far West Temple on April 26, 1839*
Search out the apostates and warn them of the consequences of their sins
Testify before the United States Congress concerning their losses in Missouri

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Which section from the reading does the student manual call, “Revelation to the Twelve”?

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section 111
section 112
section 114
section 118*

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Which one of the following was not one of the men to be called as a replacement in the Twelve for members who had left because of apostasy?

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John Taylor
Lorenzo Snow*
Willard Richards
John E. Page
Wilford Woodruff
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In section 117 what is it that the Lord considers a “drop” that William Marks and Newel K. Whitney are focused on rather than obeying the Lord’s command to move to Far West?

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The property that they had in Kirtland*
The way others in the Church viewed them
Their fear of the mobs in Jackson County, Missouri
The importance of their positions and callings in Kirtland

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What does the Doctrine and Covenants say about Adam-ondi-Ahman?

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It is the place where the Garden of Eden was located
It is the place where the pure in heart dwell
It is the place where Adam was buried
It is the place where Adam shall come to visit his people*

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When the law of tithing was first introduced, the Saints were required to:

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Donate one-tenth of their interest annually
Donate their surplus and then pay one-tenth of their interest annually*
Donate one-tenth of their surplus and one-tenth of their interest annually
The revelation on tithing doesn’t say how it was to be administered

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According to section 120, who directs the spending of the tithing funds of the Church?

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The First Presidency
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve (my high council)
The First Presidency, Stake Presidencies and Bishoprics
The First Presidency, Quorum of the Twelve (my high council) and Presiding Bishopric*

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The Law of Tithing is:

A

A temporary law until the united order returns
A standing law forever*
A part of the full law of consecration
None of the above

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While Joseph languished in Liberty Jail, the Lord told him he was “not yet as ______.”

A 
What was going on with his family?
How long did the saints have to suffer?
Where was God during this time of trial?
A and B
B and C*
A and C
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In section 123, the Lord instructs the Church to:

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Keep a record of “the rise of the Church in these last days”
Keep a record of what happened during times of persecution*
Keep a record of the financial operations and tithing use of the Church
Keep a record of the baptisms for the dead performed in the Mississippi River

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The rights of the priesthood are inseparably connected with the powers of heaven “upon the principles of __________”.

A

righteousness*
repentance
sustaining the Brethren
baptism

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Which of the sections does the student manual refer to as the “Constitution of the Priesthood”?

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section 107
section 121*
section 122
section 123

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What two buildings did the Lord command the Church to build in section 124?

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A temple and a tabernacle
A home for Joseph’s family and a temple
A place for strangers and travelers to stay in and a temple*
Joseph Smith’s store and a temple

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21
Q

Who replaced Oliver Cowdery as the Assistant President of the Church in D&C 124?

A 
William Law
Sidney Rigdon
Joseph Smith Sr.
Hyrum Smith*
Edward Partridge
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What did the Lord command Brigham Young to do in D&C 126?

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Head the mission of the Twelve to England
Replace Thomas B. Marsh as President of the Quorum of the Twelve
Take special care of his family*
Serve as a counselor to Joseph Smith

23
Q

According to the historical background, why were sections 127 and 128 sent as letters by Joseph Smith to the saints?

A

Because of the importance of the material, he wanted to write them personally
Because he was in hiding*
To keep the sacred information from the apostates and anti-Mormons
Because he was on a mission to Canada

24
Q

Which section from our reading does the student manual refer to as Baptism for the Dead?

A 
section 124
section 125
section 126
section 127
section 128*
25
Q

In the section on keys for discerning spirits, how does Joseph describe angels?

A

Righteous individuals who have died and are awaiting the resurrection
Resurrected personages having bodies of flesh and bones*
Evil spirits that can appear and deceive mankind
Just men made perfect

26
Q

What will happen if a “spirit of a just man” appears to you?

A

Before delivering his message he will give you information that only you could possibly know
He will shake your offered hand and you will not feel his hand
He will not shake your offered hand but still deliver his message*
Spirits don’t appear to people-only angels can minister to mankind

27
Q

The section heading for section 130 indicates that this section is what?

A

Items of instruction given by Joseph Smith*
An epistle to the Saints written while Joseph was in hiding
Instructions to the Quorum of the Twelve after their return from England
Questions about the doctrine of plural marriage

28
Q

According to the historical background, what was it that seemed to spur Joseph to discuss the Second Coming in section 130?

A

The Saints preoccupation with the pending Civil War
Joseph was still translating the Bible
A talk he heard Orson Hyde deliver at a meeting*
He wanted to teach the Saints about having their calling and election made sure

29
Q

In D&C 130: 2 we are taught about the “sociality” which will exist in the hereafter. The footnote attached to that word, “sociality” leads us to understand the Lord’s view of what?

A

The eternal nature of the Church
The eternal nature of marriage and family*
The eternal nature of wards and stakes
The eternal nature of mission reunions

30
Q

According to section 131, what does “The more sure word of prophecy” mean?

A

To receive a prophetic vision
To be sealed up unto eternal life*
To receive the spirit of revelation
To have a celestial marriage

31
Q

According to section 131, what distinguishes those who are in the three heavens or degrees of the celestial glory?

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Baptism is the gate to level #1, eternal marriage to level #2, and plural marriage to level #3
The middle heaven is for those who are endowed but not worthy of exaltation
In order to obtain the highest, a man must enter into the new and everlasting covenant of marriage*
God hasn’t revealed the qualifications for the highest degree in the celestial glory

32
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What is the historical background for D&C 131?

A

It was given at a conference of the Church
It was Joseph’s teachings to the Quorum of the 12 in Nauvoo
It came from Joseph Smith’s journal
It came as three items of instruction, first at the home of Benjamin F. Johnson and later after hearing a Methodist Minister preach, written down by William Clayton*

33
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What is the historical background for D&C 132?

A

Joseph taught it to the Quorum of the Twelve after their mission to Great Britain
After a discussion Hyrum asked William Clayton to write it down thinking he could convince Emma about the truthfulness of celestial marriage*
It was in response to false reports in the Nauvoo Expositor about plural marriage
It was taught when Joseph Smith sealed Benjamin Johnson to his wife for time and eternity

34
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According to the historical background for D&C 132, what is the earliest date Joseph would have known the principles taught in this section of scripture?

A

1830
1831*
1836
1843

35
Q

In answer to Joseph’s question, when is the practice of plural marriage justified?

A

When necessary because of more women than men
When needed to provide support for widows
When commanded by God*
When local laws allow it

36
Q

Who did the Lord use as an example of someone that violated the principles governing plural marriage?

A

Abraham
David*
Sampson
Jacob

37
Q

Amidst the pressure from the Saints the Prophet made it clear that he issued the Manifesto because of what?

A

The laws of the land
Visions of the destruction of the Church
Pressure from the brethren of the Quorum of the 12
In spite of what may have come to him personally and to the Church, he would not have stopped the practice had the Lord not commanded it*

38
Q

Which of the following member of the Quorum of the Twelve resigned from the Quorum and was later excommunicated for continuing to practice plural marriage?

A

John W. Taylor*
Matthias Cowley
George Q. Cannon
Orson Pratt

39
Q

According to Elder John A. Widstoe section 133 supplements which other section of the Doctrine and Covenants?

A

Section 1*
Section 20
Section 29
Section 45

40
Q

What is the appropriate title for Section 133?

A

The Preface
The Introduction
The Summary
The Appendix*

41
Q

According to the historical background, which article of faith summarizes some of the major themes of Section 133?

A

Article of Faith 1
Article of Faith 10*
Article of Faith 12
Article of Faith 13

42
Q

What is different about section 134 from other sections of the Doctrine and Covenants?

A

It is a revelation received by someone other than Joseph Smith
It is a declaration of belief rather than a revelation*
It deals with the government
It was revealed in parts

43
Q

According to the historical background, who read section 134 to the congregation and likely wrote it?

A

William W. Phelps
Sidney Rigdon
Oliver Cowdery*
Joseph Smith Jr.

44
Q

Who did the author of section 135 hold responsible for the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum? (See verse 7)

A

The Governor
Traitors
Wicked men
All of the above*

45
Q

What apostolic tribute did the author of section 135 pay to Joseph Smith?

A

He will yet be known as the greatest character of the nineteenth century
He did more for the salvation of mankind than anyone besides Jesus*
His name will be known for good and evil among all nations
Millions shall know Brother Joseph again

46
Q

What reason(s) did the Lord give in D&C 135 for the Prophet’s martyrdom?

A 
To set an example for those who will yet sacrifice for God's kingdom
To save the world by love
To seal his testimony with his blood*
All of the above
A and B
B and C
A and C
47
Q

Which apostle authored D&C 135?

A

Brigham Young
Willard Richards
John Taylor*
Wilford Woodruff

48
Q

Which apostle delivered D&C 136 to the Saints at Winter Quarters?

A

Brigham Young*
Willard Richards
John Taylor
Wilford Woodruff

49
Q

Which prophet received D&C 137?

A

Joseph Smith Jr.*
Joseph F. Smith
Brigham Young
John Taylor

50
Q

Which prophet received D&C 138?

A

Joseph Smith Jr.
Joseph F. Smith*
Brigham Young
John Taylor

51
Q

What did the Lord reveal in D&C 137 concerning those who are saved in the celestial kingdom?

A

The Lord will judge those who didn’t hear the gospel before they died according to His knowledge of their lives in the pre-earth life
All who died without a knowledge of the gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom*
Only those who receive the gospel in this life are saved in the celestial kingdom
All who confess his name and bow the knee will be saved in the celestial kingdom

52
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What did the Lord reveal in D&C 137 concerning the salvation of little children who died before they arrive at the years of accountability?

A

They will be tested at the end of the millennium when Satan is loosed for a little season
All little children need to have baptisms performed for them in the temple
Parents should insure that their deceased children are sealed in the temple
Such children will be saved in the celestial kingdom of heaven*

53
Q

When Christ visited the spirit prison as reported in the vision of D&C 138, with whom did He meet?

A

All the spirits in the spirit world
All the spirits who died after His resurrection
Those spirits who were in the spirit world who lived on the earth after the flood
Only the righteous spirits who lived on the earth from the days of Adam to the time of Christ*

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