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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Name one reason mentioned in Chapter 4 that tribal religions hold a place sacred.
(a) They practice magic there.
(b) Their beliefs and experiences are based on relationships with other living things.
(c) No answer is correct.
(d) They love the land.

2. During WWII, why did many Indians move to the west?
(a) To fight.
(b) To work in various war industries.
(c) To join the Peace Corp.
(d) To hide on reservations.

3. In Chapter 1, why was the publication of the National Indian Youth Council's pamphlet considered a monumental event?
(a) It became mandatory reading.
(b) It was banned in every American high school.
(c) It was written by fifth graders.
(d) It involved the younger generation.

4. Deloria believes that historically, in regards to a Supreme Being, humans have transferred their own personality traits onto the deity. This statement is made to support his description of the Christian God as what?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Forgiving.
(c) Evil.
(d) Unstable.

5. In Chapter 5, the discussion states that there are many differences between what two religions?
(a) Methodists and Baptists.
(b) Christianity and Indian tribal religions.
(c) Catholics and Protestants.
(d) No answer is correct.

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

7. Deloria claims it is widely believed that the lack of record keeping in American Indian history is probably responsible for which of the following?
(a) Great oral traditions of the Indian tribes.
(b) Lost dates and times.
(c) Mystery surrounding Indian events.
(d) Lack of historical information.

8. During the 1960's and 1970's, large numbers of American Indians lived in what areas?
(a) Texas and New Mexico.
(b) The Rocky Mountains.
(c) Montana.
(d) The West, around the Great Lakes, and in the southeastern U. S.

9. After the 1968 protest, where was the next major protest held?
(a) Gallup, New Mexico.
(b) Memphis, Tennessee.
(c) Sacramento, California.
(d) Boulder, Colorado.

10. The author explains that Indian religions do not promote which of the following?
(a) No answer is correct.
(b) A personal relationship with God.
(c) Relationships with nature.
(d) Any creation theory.

11. Chapter 5 says Christians believe creation began when?
(a) When Adam enters the world.
(b) We are born.
(c) No answer is correct.
(d) At conception.

12. According to Deloria, who believes creation will eventually end in destruction and judgment?
(a) Germans.
(b) Americans.
(c) Christians.
(d) Indians.

13. In Chapter 5, the author explains that some tribal religions believe humans can not only change into animals and birds, but they can also change into what?
(a) Plants and rocks.
(b) Other people.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Witches and wizards.

14. In Chapter 2, what brought even more attention to the American Indians?
(a) Equal Rights Movement.
(b) Civil Rights Movement.
(c) Columbus Day.
(d) Memorial Day.

15. Deloria claims that the only belief common to both Christianity and Indian religions is which of the following?
(a) Music.
(b) Animals.
(c) Land.
(d) A creator.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, the author explains that American Indians held no importance for which of the following?

2. In Chapter 3, "The Religious Challenge," what incident is being discussed?

3. Chapter 5 discusses the differences among religions on what topic?

4. Deloria claims in Chapter 1 that "token" Indians were always present on what holidays?

5. By the 1960's, how did many tribes across the country begin to protest their treatment?

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