Quiz Questions

Question 1

According to D&C 1, the cause of the Great Apostasy and the current conditions in the world is:

Answer 1

The people have strayed from “His” ordinances and broken the everlasting covenant

Question 2

According to D&C 2, before our hearts turn to our fathers, we must first have planted in our hearts

Answer 2

The promises made to the fathers

Question 3

Who was the man who wanted to take the manuscript home to show to his wife and others?

Answer 3

Martin Harris

Question 4

In response to the loss of the manuscript Joseph was told to:

Answer 4

Not translate that portion again for the Lord had preserved a “more particular” account which he was instructed to translate

Question 5

Which of the following was NOT one of the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon?

Answer 5

Hyrum Smith

Question 6

D&C 5 was received at the request of:

Answer 6

Martin Harris

Question 7

D&C 17 informs us that a major reason for their witness was so:

Answer 7

Joseph might not be destroyed

Question 8

According to D&C 9, Oliver Cowdery failed in his effort to translate the Book of Mormon because:

Answer 8

He simply asked God for the translation rather than studying it out in his mind

Question 9

Seeking reconfirmation in D&C 6, who was reminded of a night when the Lord spoke peace to his mind concerning the truth of the work of the Prophet Joseph Smith?

Answer 9

Oliver Cowdery

Question 10

When was the Aaronic Priesthood restored to the earth?

Answer 10

May 15, 1829

Question 11

Who restored the Aaronic Priesthood to the earth?

Answer 11

John the Baptist

Question 12

What is the historical background to Section 7?

Answer 12

A difference of opinion arose concerning whether John the Revelator died or remained in the flesh

Question 13

What are the three keys of the Aaronic Priesthood?

Answer 13

Gospel of Repentance, Baptism, Ministering of Angels

Question 14

Sections 15 and 16 are exactly the same except for the names of the men to whom they were given. What were those men told would be “of most worth for them”?

Answer 14

Declare repentance unto the people

Question 15

What is the historical background to Section 4?

Answer 15

Joseph Smith Sr. sought divine direction from his son

Question 16

What is the historical background to Section 11?

Answer 16

Hyrum Smith sought divine direction from his brother

Question 17

As revealed by the Savior, the terms “Eternal Punishment” and “Endless Torment” refer to the following:

Answer 17

Eternal and endless are titles for God-“God’s” Punishment

Question 18

In referring to Section 19 Joseph wrote, “a commandment of God and not of man, to _______ ________, given by him who is Eternal.”

Answer 18

Martin Harris

Question 19

In Section 18 who was charged to “search out” the original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles?

Answer 19

Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer

Question 20

What was the original name of the Church according to Doctrine and Covenants 20?

Answer 20

The Church of Christ

Question 21

Which of these priesthood offices is not mentioned in Section 20? Deacon, Teacher, Priest, Elder, High Priest

Answer 21

High Priest

Question 22

Section 20 along with one other section were sustained by the Church during the first conference of the new Church as the “Articles and Covenants of the Church.” What was the other section?

Answer 22

Section 22

Question 23

Joseph Smith Jr. and Oliver Cowdery were referred to in Section 20 as:

Answer 23

The First and Second Elders

Question 24

Which of the following is not one of the blessings specifically mentioned in section 21 for those who give heed to Christ’s words through his servants?
the gates of hell shall not prevail against you
you will be enlightened from on high
The Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you
the heavens will shake for your good

Answer 24

you will be enlightened from on hig

Question 25

What did the Lord reveal regarding baptism in D&C 22?

Answer 25

Individuals previously baptized in other faiths need to be rebaptized.

Question 26

What specific warning did the Lord give to Oliver Cowdery in D&C 23?

Answer 26

Beware of pride

Question 27

According to section 29 the Lord defines his elect as who?

Answer 27

Those who hear his voice and do not harden their hearts

Question 28

According to section 29, who will assist the Lord at judgment?

Answer 28

The ancient original Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Question 29

What does section 29 teach about little children?

Answer 29

They are redeemed through the Atonement
Satan has no power to tempt them
They cannot sin

Question 30

To which New Testament character did the Lord compare Sidney Rigdon?

Answer 30

John the Baptist

Question 31

What assignment was given to John Whitmer?

Answer 31

Church Historian

Question 32

Which commandment was explained to Edward Partridge in section 36?

Answer 32

The priesthood responsibility to serve a mission

Question 33

In what unusual way was section 27 given to Joseph Smith?

Answer 33

Angelic messenger visiting him

Question 34

According to the D&C’s description of the great future sacrament meeting, who did the Lord say could be in attendance?

Answer 34

All those whom the Father has given to Christ out of the world.

Question 35

What is the historical background of Section 28?

Answer 35

Concerns Hiram Page and his receiving revelation through a stone

Question 36

In Section 28 Oliver was called on a mission to

Answer 36

The Lamanites