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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17, Deloria complains that religious interpretation does not try to understand religious experiences beyond ________________.
(a) North America.
(b) The realm of Christianity.
(c) Mexico.
(d) What concerns most people.

2. According to Deloria, how did outside influences affect tribal religion?
(a) Many Indians converted to Christianity.
(b) Tribal religion basically disappeared.
(c) Many Indians were confused.
(d) Tribal religion was not affected in any way.

3. Deloria explains Christian religious interpretation is derived from which of the following?
(a) Indian chiefs.
(b) Christian doctrine.
(c) The pope.
(d) Billy Graham.

4. In 1934, what piece of legislation restored the Indian right to practice their religion freely?
(a) Indian Reorganization Act.
(b) Indian Religious Freedom Act.
(c) Act of Religious Freedom.
(d) Bureau of Indian Affairs Act.

5. Deloria claims in Chapter 1 that "token" Indians were always present on what holidays?
(a) Easter and Christmas.
(b) Christmas and New Years.
(c) Thanksgiving and Memorial Day.
(d) Columbus Day and Thanksgiving.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Deloria states that Indian tribal religions do not believe in which of the following?

2. In Chapter 1, Deloria claims that the domestic affairs of the United States included the American Indians up until what date?

3. Deloria argues that Christian doctrines of repentance, conversion, redemption, salvation, confession, absolution, and eternal life were created directly as a response to religious beliefs on which of the following?

4. In Chapter 11, Deloria claims religion must relate to which of the following?

5. Name one problem with modern society and tribal cultures according to Deloria.

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