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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deloria, in American Indian tribal religions there is a noticeable absence of which of the following?
(a) Baptisms.
(b) The fear of death.
(c) Cemetaries.
(d) Life after death beliefs.

2. The majority of Indian religions, claims Deloria, refuse to think of a supreme being how?
(a) Anthropomorphically.
(b) During the day.
(c) At all.
(d) As an animal.

3. In Chapter 17, Deloria claims the earth is _______________________________________.
(a) Suffering greatly from neglect and abuse.
(b) Large enough for all religions to live together peacefully.
(c) Suffering from religious tension.
(d) Misunderstood.

4. In Chapter 12, Deloria refers to Jimmy and Tammy Faye Bakker as _____________,
(a) Insightful.
(b) Prophets.
(c) Clowns.
(d) The way of the future.

5. Deloria recognized which country for having the best reputation for dealing with aborigine peoples?
(a) Canada.
(b) Australia.
(c) Mexico.
(d) United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. With regards to supernatural phenomena, such as meteors and supernovae, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?

2. In Chapter 6, another major distinction between Christianity and tribal religions that Deloria mentions is which of the following?

3. Deloria's negative opinion of Oral Roberts stems from what event?

4. According to Chapter 3, when was there rampant interest in American Indian traditions?

5. What does Deloria believe caused science to pierce the veil of nature?

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