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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Deloria also claims that many Christians are "married" to the idea that Columbus ___________________.
(a) Came from England.
(b) Is never wrong.
(c) Discovered America.
(d) Failed on his journey.

4. In Chapter 5, the author explains that some tribal religions believe humans can not only change into animals and birds, but they can also change into what?
(a) Plants and rocks.
(b) Witches and wizards.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Other people.

5. According to Deloria, who believes creation will eventually end in destruction and judgment?
(a) Germans.
(b) Indians.
(c) Americans.
(d) Christians.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In Chapter 3, the explosion of the New Age culture is attributed to people being interested in creating their own religion to suit their needs. Name another non-traditional form of worship that drew attention from the New Age culture.

5. During the 1960's protests, why were the Indians angry?

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