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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Deloria believes that the distinction between the immortality of the soul and the Christian ideal of the resurrection of the dead is best described as which of the following?
(a) Confusing to the Indians.
(b) As something that should not even be discussed.
(c) As irrelevant.
(d) As a vital one.

2. Deloria states that thousands of people have near-death experiences that indicate some type of afterlife existence . Finish the following statement, "...although it does not seem to have any connection with _____________________."
(a) Christian philosophy.
(b) Tribal beliefs.
(c) Any recognizable religion that we follow today.
(d) Modern Christianity.

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) Indian experimentation.
(c) Not devil worship.
(d) Curiosity among teenagers.

4. Chapter 6, "The Concept of History," relates religion to which of the following?
(a) Religious wars.
(b) Christianity's evolution throughout history.
(c) American Indian tribal events.
(d) Chronological details of events.

5. Finish this sentence: Deloria teaches that American Indians had almost no use for __________________________________.
(a) Keeping track of past events.
(b) Worshipping trees.
(c) Religion.
(d) Living long lives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reason for most Indian protests?

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

3. Who or what dictates the Christian belief of life after death, according to Deloria?

4. In Chapter 14, Deloria saw one advantage of reservations as which of the following?

5. By the 1500's, Deloria claims it was popularly accepted that the Indians could live on their natural land, until which of the following took place?

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