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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Deloria declares in Chapter 15 that to this day, which country still refuses to recognize land titles to their Indians?
(a) Canada.
(b) United States.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Ireland.

2. Deloria believes tribal religions have an advantage over Christians because their ceremonies involve the entire community and which of the following?
(a) Have 100% participation.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Are not boring.
(d) Create cohesion and unity.

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

4. What is Baptism, according to Deloria?
(a) Only for children.
(b) Totally unnecessary.
(c) Becoming popular with Indian religions.
(d) Mechanical entrance into the next life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria believes culture shapes religion in which of the following ways?

2. In Chapter 2, Deloria claims Indians were stereotyped into two categories prior to the incident at _______________.

3. According to Deloria in Chapter 11, what Christian community is admired by countless followers of Indian religions?

4. While Christianity is a relationship between one person and God, how does Deloria explain tribal religions?

5. Deloria declares that the interpretation of religion has always been done through which of the following?

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