1. With regards to supernatural phenomena, such as meteors and supernovae, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?
(a) Celebrated the events.
(b) Joined the Indians in celebration.
(c) Hid in their cellars.
(d) Tended to fear celestial happenings.

2. Deloria claims that religion dominates a tribal culture and which of the following?
(a) Political activity is less important.
(b) Political activity and religious activity are always clearly defined.
(c) Ceremonial activities are not political.
(d) Political activity and religious activity are intertwined.

3. According to Deloria, what other group has similar success to the Amish?
(a) Methodists.
(b) Mormons.
(c) Catholics.
(d) Baptists.

4. When did the American public learn a great deal about American Indians?
(a) The 1940's.
(b) The 1960's and 1970's.
(c) The 1990's.
(d) History.

5. The National Indian Youth Council published a pamphlet to inform the public of Gallup's actions. What was the title of this pamphlet?
(a) "How to Treat Indians."
(b) "Wait Until We Get Even."
(c) "Shame on Gallup."
(d) "When Our Grandfathers Had Guns."

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria believes tribal religions have an advantage over Christians because their ceremonies involve the entire community and which of the following?

2. Deloria believes one of the greatest offenses to the Indian tribes was what?

3. In Chapter 6, another major distinction between Christianity and tribal religions that Deloria mentions is which of the following?

4. What are the two stereotypical categories Deloria refers to?

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

(see the answer key)

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