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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Deloria believes that the distinction between the immortality of the soul and the Christian ideal of the resurrection of the dead is best described as which of the following?
(a) As something that should not even be discussed.
(b) As a vital one.
(c) Confusing to the Indians.
(d) As irrelevant.

2. Repeatedly, Deloria mentions that Indian tribal religions believe in a vital relationship between which of the following?
(a) Nature and humans.
(b) Humans and stars.
(c) Animals and trees.
(d) Nature and space.

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

4. A major development during the 1970's and 1980's was ___________________.
(a) The interest in the Indian movement by non-Indians.
(b) The creation of larger Indian reservations.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) The creation of smaller Indian reservations.

5. Deloria says that some tribal religions believe humans can turn into animals, birds and which of the following?
(a) You can pick what you want to be.
(b) Other species can turn into humans.
(c) This happens automatically when you die.
(d) Once this is done they cannot change back.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, "Natural and Hybrid Peoples," Deloria discusses the various images invoked when one thinks about which of the following?

2. 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"?

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

4. Deloria teaches that many tribal religions refer to God as which of the following?

5. Deloria believes Christian theologians have failed to explain how ___________________.

(see the answer key)

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