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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Deloria claims it is widely believed that the lack of record keeping in American Indian history is probably responsible for which of the following?
(a) Lack of historical information.
(b) Mystery surrounding Indian events.
(c) Lost dates and times.
(d) Great oral traditions of the Indian tribes.

2. Deloria says that some tribal religions believe humans can turn into animals, birds and which of the following?
(a) Other species can turn into humans.
(b) This happens automatically when you die.
(c) You can pick what you want to be.
(d) Once this is done they cannot change back.

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

4. Using the example of the Crusades, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?
(a) Spreading their beliefs.
(b) Witnessing to the Indians.
(c) Attacking other cultures.
(d) Going on a retreat.

5. How does Deloria believe some Christians will feel about his comparisons of Christianity and Indian tribal religions?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Upset.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sympathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two stereotypical categories Deloria refers to?

2. In Chapter 5, the author explains that some tribal religions believe humans can not only change into animals and birds, but they can also change into what?

3. Chapter 4 discusses the fact that liberals tend to ___________________________.

4. During the 1960's protests, why were the Indians angry?

5. In Chapter 1, why was the publication of the National Indian Youth Council's pamphlet considered a monumental event?

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