REL A 275 Midterm Prep: Questions,
Topics & Strategies 2026
This document contains:
❖ REL A 275 midterm
❖ REL A 275 midterm study guide
❖ REL A 275 midterm review
❖ REL A 275 notes
❖ REL A 275 key concepts
❖ REL A 275 midterm questions
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,According to Dr. Pike, what is the value of readers recognizing and understanding the
redactional process of the Book of Mormon? - CORRECT ANSWERS -- helps us
recognize our own perspectives that we bring to the reading of the text
- assists us in understanding and appreciating all that went into producing the Book of
Mormon as we have it
- helps us "hear" more clearly Mormon's voice
- helps us "see" the spiritual lessons Mormon highlights for his readers
The way we use the term "redactor" today when discussing ancient texts is the same as
"editor." - CORRECT ANSWERS -F
What is a redactor? - CORRECT ANSWERS -a combination of an author, assembler,
and editor who adds their own perspective
All of the following represent characteristics of a redacted document except ________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS -the redactor recopies information from one document to
another
In his own process of redaction, Moroni used all of the following to construct his own
contribution to the Book of Mormon except ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS -
contemporary descriptions of Moroni's own military experience
How many manuscripts of the Book of Mormon were there prior to its publication? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -2
The idea that Joseph translated the Book of Mormon with little to none of his own input
is called ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS -tight control
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, The person who lost the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon was ________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Martin Harris
The concept that a new text demonstrates fidelity to the source text yet is also
accessible to its audience is commonly referred to as ________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -complex tension
All of the following languages were involved in the composition of the gold plates
except? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Arabic
What are the "three pillars of eternity" that form the foundation for the plan of
happiness? - CORRECT ANSWERS -the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement
What is the purpose of the plan of salvation? - CORRECT ANSWERS -to become more
like God and live with Him forever
According to Samuel the Lamanite, what brings about the "condition of repentance"? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -the resurrection of Christ
What makes Samuel the Lamanite's speech so unique in the Book of Mormon? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -It is the only time we hear a Lamanite preaching the gospel.
According to the Book of Mormon, what is required for us to overcome our own fallen
nature and incorrect choices? - CORRECT ANSWERS -We must be reconciled to God
by relying on Jesus's mercy and grace, which enable us to live His gospel.
According to President Dallin H. Oaks, the Fall was a sin. - CORRECT ANSWERS -F
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Topics & Strategies 2026
This document contains:
❖ REL A 275 midterm
❖ REL A 275 midterm study guide
❖ REL A 275 midterm review
❖ REL A 275 notes
❖ REL A 275 key concepts
❖ REL A 275 midterm questions
1
,According to Dr. Pike, what is the value of readers recognizing and understanding the
redactional process of the Book of Mormon? - CORRECT ANSWERS -- helps us
recognize our own perspectives that we bring to the reading of the text
- assists us in understanding and appreciating all that went into producing the Book of
Mormon as we have it
- helps us "hear" more clearly Mormon's voice
- helps us "see" the spiritual lessons Mormon highlights for his readers
The way we use the term "redactor" today when discussing ancient texts is the same as
"editor." - CORRECT ANSWERS -F
What is a redactor? - CORRECT ANSWERS -a combination of an author, assembler,
and editor who adds their own perspective
All of the following represent characteristics of a redacted document except ________. -
CORRECT ANSWERS -the redactor recopies information from one document to
another
In his own process of redaction, Moroni used all of the following to construct his own
contribution to the Book of Mormon except ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS -
contemporary descriptions of Moroni's own military experience
How many manuscripts of the Book of Mormon were there prior to its publication? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -2
The idea that Joseph translated the Book of Mormon with little to none of his own input
is called ________. - CORRECT ANSWERS -tight control
2
, The person who lost the 116 pages of the Book of Mormon was ________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -Martin Harris
The concept that a new text demonstrates fidelity to the source text yet is also
accessible to its audience is commonly referred to as ________. - CORRECT
ANSWERS -complex tension
All of the following languages were involved in the composition of the gold plates
except? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Arabic
What are the "three pillars of eternity" that form the foundation for the plan of
happiness? - CORRECT ANSWERS -the Creation, the Fall, the Atonement
What is the purpose of the plan of salvation? - CORRECT ANSWERS -to become more
like God and live with Him forever
According to Samuel the Lamanite, what brings about the "condition of repentance"? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -the resurrection of Christ
What makes Samuel the Lamanite's speech so unique in the Book of Mormon? -
CORRECT ANSWERS -It is the only time we hear a Lamanite preaching the gospel.
According to the Book of Mormon, what is required for us to overcome our own fallen
nature and incorrect choices? - CORRECT ANSWERS -We must be reconciled to God
by relying on Jesus's mercy and grace, which enable us to live His gospel.
According to President Dallin H. Oaks, the Fall was a sin. - CORRECT ANSWERS -F
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