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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The majority of Indian religions, claims Deloria, refuse to think of a supreme being how?
(a) During the day.
(b) Anthropomorphically.
(c) As an animal.
(d) At all.

2. In Chapter 14, Deloria believed that as technology expanded, tribal religion suffered because of which of the following?
(a) Everyone watched preachers on television.
(b) The younger generation was attracted by the outside modern world.
(c) The radio played religious services daily.
(d) The internet.

3. What does BIA stand for?
(a) Blackfoot Indian Association.
(b) Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(c) Basic Indian Area.
(d) Brooklyn Indian Administration.

4. Indians also believe human beings are an integral part of the natural world. How does Deloria explain what happens to the bodies upon their death?
(a) Turn to dust and blow away.
(b) Join the Great Spirit.
(c) Turn to dust that nourishes the plants and animals that fed them during their lifetime.
(d) Disappear.

5. Deloria explains that many Christian religions believe God exists how?
(a) Only in America.
(b) Only inside churches.
(c) In human form.
(d) No answer is correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria claims Christianity puts a great deal of focus on creation and what it means to _________.

2. In Chapter 16, how does Deloria explain why the Indians altered the dates of their ceremonial year?

3. Deloria explains that Indians believe that the souls of dead people often remain at the place of their __________,

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

5. Why did some whites dig up Indian bodies from their graves?

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