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

2. Deloria explains that Indians believe that the souls of dead people often remain at the place of their __________,
(a) Wedding.
(b) Funeral.
(c) Birth.
(d) Death.

3. In Chapter 8, the origins of religion are examined from which of the following?
(a) The Germanic myth to Columbus.
(b) The Germanic myth to the Hopi.
(c) No answer is correct.
(d) Japan to Alaska.

4. In Chapter 6, another major distinction between Christianity and tribal religions that Deloria mentions is which of the following?
(a) No religious controversy between Christians.
(b) No answer is correct.
(c) All tribal religions are controversial.
(d) No religious controversy between tribes.

5. Name one reason mentioned in Chapter 4 that tribal religions hold a place sacred.
(a) They practice magic there.
(b) They love the land.
(c) Their beliefs and experiences are based on relationships with other living things.
(d) No answer is correct.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The title of Chapter Ten is "___________ and Religion."

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

4. How does Chapter 1 claim the Indians were treated by many of the gold rush miners?

5. Why were the Gallup Indians upset with the town?

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