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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter3, ecologists tried to turn attention away from the Civil Rights Movement by turning attention to what?
(a) The continent's rapidly deteriorating ecosystem.
(b) Bacteria in the ocean.
(c) The environment.
(d) Ocean temperature.

2. On what issue was the 1968 protest?
(a) Farming rights along borderlines.
(b) The boundary line between two territories.
(c) Government assessing tolls for crossing a bridge.
(d) A new Indian curfew.

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

4. What did the Civil Rights Movement promise?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Lower taxes.
(c) Religious freedom.
(d) A better society.

5. What is the purpose of the American Indian Religious Freedom Resolution?
(a) Protects Indian children from being forced to attend Sunday School.
(b) Forbids Indians from attending white churches.
(c) Protects the religion and ceremonial rites of American Indians.
(d) Allows whites to participate in Indian ceremonial rites.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why was the publication of the National Indian Youth Council's pamphlet considered a monumental event?

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

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

4. According to Chapter 3, when was there rampant interest in American Indian traditions?

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

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