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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Pyramid Lake Paiutes poor?
(a) Because they have been systematically cheated out of their water rights.
(b) Because they have been systematically cheated out of their hunting rights.
(c) Because they live in an area where there is no work.
(d) Because they do not work.

2. What is the oldest, continuous Indian-run organization?
(a) The League of American Indian Voters.
(b) The League of Nations, Pan American Indians.
(c) The Native American Baseball League.
(d) The Women's American Indian League.

3. What does the author believe the Indians should have a right to, just like water districts, cities, and towns?
(a) Sovereignty.
(b) Social services.
(c) Voting rights.
(d) Citizenship.

4. Who are the Five Civilized Tribes?
(a) Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Chickasaw.
(b) Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole and Zuni.
(c) Cherokee, Apache, Zuni, Seminole and Chickasaw.
(d) Seneca, Choctaw, Creek, Zuni and Cherokee.

5. In 1964, what percentage of Indians thought the United States should get out of Vietnam?
(a) 10 percent.
(b) 15 percent.
(c) 85 percent.
(d) 80 percent.

Short Answer Questions

1. By 1943, what was the Senate Interior Committee convinced should happen?

2. What "Civilized" Tribe is among the poorest people in America?

3. A 1791 Treaty with the Cherokees included what provision?

4. What did the Meriam Report of 1928 show?

5. What, according to many Indians, is the culture of the white man?

(see the answer key)

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