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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Deloria, Arizona tribes used symbols on a _____________ in an attempt to keep events in chronological order.
(a) Animal hide.
(b) Calendar.
(c) Cave wall.
(d) Calendar stick.

2. In Chapter 1, why was the publication of the National Indian Youth Council's pamphlet considered a monumental event?
(a) It involved the younger generation.
(b) It was written by fifth graders.
(c) It was banned in every American high school.
(d) It became mandatory reading.

3. 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?
(a) Witches and wizards.
(b) Other people.
(c) Plants and rocks.
(d) All answers are correct.

4. How did large groups of whites defile Indian burial grounds?
(a) Burning the area.
(b) Robbing the graves.
(c) Painting the tombstones.
(d) Posting offensive posters.

5. Indians also believe human beings are an integral part of the natural world. How does Deloria explain what happens to the bodies upon their death?
(a) Turn to dust that nourishes the plants and animals that fed them during their lifetime.
(b) Disappear.
(c) Join the Great Spirit.
(d) Turn to dust and blow away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Baptism, according to Deloria?

2. When did the American public learn a great deal about American Indians?

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

4. Chapter 1 says that the first great protest was held on what border?

5. Chapter 5 claims that Christian theology has a theory of how ____________.

(see the answer key)

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