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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. However, regarding time, the author said the Plains Indians use an animal hide to do what?
(a) Show their wealth.
(b) Worship buffalo.
(c) Keep a "Winter Count."
(d) Hide from whites.

2. How does Chapter 1 claim the Indians were treated by many of the gold rush miners?
(a) Fairly.
(b) Many were killed.
(c) Ignored.
(d) Most were friendly.

3. The pope and Billy Graham believe that the revival of demonism, devil worship, astrological and numerological sciences are the devil's work. How does Deloria view these forms or worship?
(a) People just having fun.
(b) Not devil worship.
(c) Curiosity among teenagers.
(d) Indian experimentation.

4. Chapter 16 discusses moral responsibility and ___________________.
(a) Sacred places.
(b) Christian error.
(c) Christian conversion.
(d) Indian religion.

5. The author emphasizes that Indian religions are not _________________________.
(a) In conflict with nature.
(b) Superstitious.
(c) Old traditions.
(d) Sin oriented.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria explains Christian religious interpretation is derived from which of the following?

2. Why were the Gallup Indians upset with the town?

3. Repeatedly, Deloria mentions that Indian tribal religions believe in a vital relationship between which of the following?

4. In Chapter 15, what was wrong with the Pope's promise?

5. Deloria also claims that many Christians are "married" to the idea that Columbus ___________________.

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