JOSEPH SMITH'S EXPERIENCES
What is the accepted age of Joseph Smith, when he had the first vision?
14 years old
What were the two transparent stones called that were used to help translate the Book of Mormon?
The Urim and Thummim
Which verse in James inspired Joseph Smith to pray in the Sacred Grove?
James 1:5 ("If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God")
What was Oliver Cowdery's profession before becoming Joseph's scribe?
A schoolteacher
In which town did Oliver Cowdery receive his confirmation of the truth through revelation?
Harmony, Pennsylvania
Which angel appeared to Joseph Smith multiple times regarding the gold plates?
The Angel Moroni
About how many days did it take to complete the translation in 1829?
About 65 days
In D&C 10, what does the Lord say is "greater than the cunning of the devil"?
God's wisdom
What specific evidence of the plates did Emma Smith have, even though she never saw them directly?
She felt them through a cloth and heard the metallic sound when moving the pages
What is the "marvelous work" mentioned in D&C 4:1?
The Restoration of the Gospel
After first seeing the gold plates, how many years did Joseph have to wait before he could take them?
4 years
According to Emma Smith, what was used to wrap the plates when they weren't being used?
A small linen tablecloth
Which section of the Doctrine and Covenants serves as the Lord's preface to all other revelations?
Section 1
Which early Church member helped finance the printing of the Book of Mormon?
Martin Harris
According to D&C 2, which ancient prophet would return to restore priesthood keys?
Elijah
What is the name of the hill where Joseph Smith found the gold plates?
The Hill Cumorah
What did Joseph Smith do when he encountered names he couldn't pronounce during translation?
He would spell them out letter by letter
How many pages of the Book of Mormon manuscript were lost by Martin Harris?
116 pages
Which of Joseph's brothers received the revelation in D&C 11 about helping with the work?
Hyrum Smith
Which section of D&C teaches about receiving answers through both mind and heart?
Section 8
Which member of Joseph Smith's family was one of his first scribes for the Book of Mormon translation?
Emma Smith, his wife
Who wrote almost the entire Book of Mormon manuscript as Joseph translated?
Oliver Cowdery
Which ancient prophet prepared a second record that would replace the lost 116 pages?
Nephi
Which ancient prophet compiled the plates and included the small plates without knowing their future purpose?
Mormon
How does the Lord describe His church in D&C 1:30?
The "true and living" church