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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 3, when was there rampant interest in American Indian traditions?
(a) 1920's.
(b) 1990's.
(c) 1970's.
(d) 1950's.

2. How did Deloria believe American Indians were treated?
(a) Differently than other ethnic groups.
(b) Well .
(c) Like everyone else.
(d) Unfairly.

3. In Chapter 1, why were many Indians arrested illegally?
(a) It is illegal to arrest an Indian.
(b) The Indians were in Canada.
(c) The Indians were not read their legal rights.
(d) Federal government did not have jurisdiction.

4. Deloria believes one of the greatest offenses to the Indian tribes was what?
(a) Locking them in jail.
(b) Forcing them to cut their hair.
(c) The desecration of burial grounds.
(d) Changing their names.

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. Until the 1970's, why did the term "vanishing Americans" refer to American Indians?

2. During the 1960's and 1970's, large numbers of American Indians lived in what areas?

3. According to Deloria, when did many traditionally religious people begin to embrace the Indian religion?

4. Name one reason mentioned in Chapter 4 that tribal religions hold a place sacred.

5. What was the reason for most Indian protests?

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