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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Deloria asserts that when the younger generation visits the outside world of modern conveniences, which of the following occur?
(a) They love music.
(b) They never return home.
(c) They are afraid of public transportation.
(d) It can cause a lack of harmony in in the Indian home.

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

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

4. Who does Deloria claim came onto the reservations attempting to change Indian culture?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Missionaries.
(c) Homeless people.
(d) Lawyers.

5. In Chapter 14, Deloria believed that as technology expanded, tribal religion suffered because of which of the following?
(a) The radio played religious services daily.
(b) Everyone watched preachers on television.
(c) The younger generation was attracted by the outside modern world.
(d) The internet.

6. Deloria states that thousands of people have near-death experiences that indicate some type of afterlife existence . Finish the following statement, "...although it does not seem to have any connection with _____________________."
(a) Modern Christianity.
(b) Tribal beliefs.
(c) Any recognizable religion that we follow today.
(d) Christian philosophy.

7. The title of Chapter Ten is "___________ and Religion."
(a) Death.
(b) Indians.
(c) Life.
(d) Christians.

8. Deloria believes that the distinction between the immortality of the soul and the Christian ideal of the resurrection of the dead is best described as which of the following?
(a) As irrelevant.
(b) Confusing to the Indians.
(c) As something that should not even be discussed.
(d) As a vital one.

9. In Chapter 15, what was wrong with the Pope's promise?
(a) He had no legal authority.
(b) No one listened to him.
(c) His promise was only made to Christians.
(d) His promise was only made to Indians.

10. What is Baptism, according to Deloria?
(a) Totally unnecessary.
(b) Mechanical entrance into the next life.
(c) Only for children.
(d) Becoming popular with Indian religions.

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

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

13. According to Deloria in Chapter 14, when did tribal cultures see a regeneration of the old ways.
(a) 1990's.
(b) 1890's.
(c) 1920's.
(d) 1950's.

14. Name the example Deloria gives for the third type of sacred land.
(a) Where presidents are buried.
(b) Where the Lord spoke to Moses.
(c) Where Indians are buried.
(d) Where monuments are built.

15. The third type of sacred land described in Chapter 16 is which of the following?
(a) The desert.
(b) Overwhelming holiness.
(c) Agriculturally fertile land.
(d) The birthplace of Geronimo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 11, which of the following does Deloria emphasize regarding Indian religion?

2. According to Deloria, what was a repercussion of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act?

3. According to Deloria in Chapter 11, what creates Christian denominations?

4. In Chapter 10, who is given credit for developing the early idea of the immortality of the soul?

5. In Chapter 10, Deloria claims Indians believed which of the following if a person was hanged for an offense?

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