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

2. However, regarding time, the author said the Plains Indians use an animal hide to do what?
(a) Show their wealth.
(b) Hide from whites.
(c) Keep a "Winter Count."
(d) Worship buffalo.

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

4. 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"?
(a) The buffalo.
(b) His ancestors.
(c) Members of his tribe.
(d) The army.

5. The author emphasizes that Indian religions are not _________________________.
(a) Sin oriented.
(b) Old traditions.
(c) In conflict with nature.
(d) Superstitious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Almost universally, Deloria claims tribal religions produced people ___________________.

2. The National Indian Youth Council published a pamphlet to inform the public of Gallup's actions. What was the title of this pamphlet?

3. In Chapter 5, the discussion states that there are many differences between what two religions?

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

5. According to Deloria, Arizona tribes used symbols on a _____________ in an attempt to keep events in chronological order.

(see the answer key)

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