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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the purpose of the American Indian Religious Freedom Resolution?
(a) Protects Indian children from being forced to attend Sunday School.
(b) Forbids Indians from attending white churches.
(c) Protects the religion and ceremonial rites of American Indians.
(d) Allows whites to participate in Indian ceremonial rites.

3. Who or what dictates the Christian belief of life after death, according to Deloria?
(a) Denominational preference.
(b) The pope.
(c) What the preacher says.
(d) The Bible.

4. While Christianity is a relationship between one person and God, how does Deloria explain tribal religions?
(a) A covenant between a particular god and a particular community.
(b) Not as personal.
(c) More complicated because of ceremonial rites.
(d) Always changing.

5. Deloria claims that the only belief common to both Christianity and Indian religions is which of the following?
(a) Animals.
(b) Land.
(c) Music.
(d) A creator.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Deloria claims that many cultures perceive God as man because of which of the following?

3. A major development during the 1970's and 1980's was ___________________.

4. According to the author, one of the first distinctions between Christianity and Indian religions is what?

5. Deloria makes the following statement in Chapter 11, "There is no salvation in tribal religions apart from ______________________."

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