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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the main beliefs of the Indians about their religion?
(a) That religion must be done in a group.
(b) It holds a separate place in Indian society and the lines are never crossed.
(c) There is no distinciton made between religion and life's other activities.
(d) That religious ceremonies are important and should be done daily.

2. What was the result of Christian missions on the reservations?
(a) To re-establish the Native American Church.
(b) To shatter Indian society.
(c) To gather Indian ministers.
(d) To uplift Indian society.

3. What, according to the author, is one of the finest things about being an Indian?
(a) You get to live on a reservation.
(b) People are always interested in your "plight."
(c) It is lucrative to be an American Indian.
(d) People like you on sight.

4. What did treaties initially do?
(a) They divided the church territories.
(b) They promised ownership of land that still belonged to the French.
(c) They helped establish state lines.
(d) They marked the boundaries between the lands of the Indian nations and the U.S.

5. Why are the Five Civilized Tribes thus named?
(a) Because they were civilized.
(b) Because they had European contact.
(c) Because they were the most like white men.
(d) Because they were scouts for the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the top job in the Bureau of Indian Affairs filled?

2. Why do anthropologists believe Indians drink?

3. What phrases does Mr. Farb continue to use when talking about Indians?

4. What kind of hats to anthropologists wear?

5. Which group of Indians did Arthur Watkins target first in his work for the government?

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