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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 5 says Christians believe creation began when?
(a) No answer is correct.
(b) At conception.
(c) We are born.
(d) When Adam enters the world.

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) Once this is done they cannot change back.
(c) This happens automatically when you die.
(d) You can pick what you want to be.

3. In Chapter 11, which of the following does Deloria emphasize regarding Indian religion?
(a) There is no worship on Sunday.
(b) A personal relationship with a personal savior is not required.
(c) A personal relationship with a personal savior is mandatory.
(d) Following the ten commandments is mandatory.

4. How did Deloria believe American Indians were treated?
(a) Unfairly.
(b) Well .
(c) Differently than other ethnic groups.
(d) Like everyone else.

5. How were the Indians arrested at the 1968 protest punished?
(a) Forced to apologize.
(b) Tried and acquitted.
(c) Sentenced to life in prison.
(d) Moved to Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Deloria believe some Christians will feel about his comparisons of Christianity and Indian tribal religions?

2. In Chapter 3, "The Religious Challenge," what incident is being discussed?

3. In 1821, the Potawatomi chief, Metea, said the following when confronted with surrendering this tribe's land: "We are fearful we shall offend their spirits if we sell our lands; and we are fearful we shall offend you if we do not sell them." Who was Metea referring to when he said "their"?

4. In Chapter 10, what is Deloria's opinion of an afterlife with no difficulties?

5. Who refused to sign the Treaty of Walla Walla because he felt all of creation was not represented in the agreement?

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