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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Deloria expresses concern about the ongoing tug-of-war between the old tribal culture and ________________________.
(a) Technology and modern conveniences.
(b) Technology and education.
(c) Modern conveniences and education.
(d) Missionaries and politicians.

2. In 1821, the Potawatomi chief, Metea, said the following when confronted with surrendering this tribe's land: "We are fearful we shall offend their spirits if we sell our lands; and we are fearful we shall offend you if we do not sell them." Who was Metea referring to when he said "their"?
(a) The buffalo.
(b) His ancestors.
(c) Members of his tribe.
(d) The army.

3. The third type of sacred land described in Chapter 16 is which of the following?
(a) The birthplace of Geronimo.
(b) Overwhelming holiness.
(c) The desert.
(d) Agriculturally fertile land.

4. Deloria argues that Christian doctrines of repentance, conversion, redemption, salvation, confession, absolution, and eternal life were created directly as a response to religious beliefs on which of the following?
(a) How to live quality lives.
(b) Salvation into heaven.
(c) The human personality.
(d) Life and death.

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

6. According to Deloria, what was the result of many Christian zealots posing as Indian agents for the Bureau of Indian Affairs?
(a) New Christian ceremonies were created.
(b) Christians understood ceremonial meanings.
(c) The BIA lost its authority.
(d) Many tribal ceremonies were banned.

7. Deloria explains that Indians believe that the souls of dead people often remain at the place of their __________,
(a) Death.
(b) Birth.
(c) Funeral.
(d) Wedding.

8. According to Deloria in Chapter 14, when did tribal cultures see a regeneration of the old ways.
(a) 1990's.
(b) 1920's.
(c) 1950's.
(d) 1890's.

9. Deloria believes tribal religions did not consider life after death _________________.
(a) To be important.
(b) To be real.
(c) To be threatening.
(d) To differ much from the life they were living.

10. In Chapter 14, Deloria saw one advantage of reservations as which of the following?
(a) They were able to practice their own religion.
(b) No one bothered them.
(c) It kept outsiders away from the Indians.
(d) They had their own schools and hospitals.

11. According to Deloria, in tribal communities a person is judged as useful or useless by his or her ___________________________.
(a) Appearance.
(b) Hunting abilities.
(c) Family status.
(d) Degree of participation in the community.

12. In Chapter 17, Deloria ponders whether old tribal religions can do which of the following?
(a) Change with the times.
(b) Survive in a modern world.
(c) Save the world.
(d) Convert Christians.d.

13. Deloria's negative opinion of Oral Roberts stems from what event?
(a) Deloria does not like Oklahoma.
(b) Their differences in religion.
(c) Roberts had more money.
(d) Roberts' claim that God wanted him to raise money for missions.

14. In Chapter 17, Deloria complains that religious interpretation does not try to understand religious experiences beyond ________________.
(a) Mexico.
(b) North America.
(c) What concerns most people.
(d) The realm of Christianity.

15. By Deloria's definition in Chapter 16, what is the most familiar type of sacred land?
(a) Rain dance sites.
(b) Yellowstone National Park.
(c) The site of a historical event.
(d) All answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Some tribes, such as the Lakota and Sioux, held special death ceremonies where a sacred pipe was used and the souls were kept to be purified and eventually released. What happened to these ceremonies in the 1890's?

2. Deloria makes the following statement in Chapter 11, "There is no salvation in tribal religions apart from ______________________."

3. In Chapter 10, who is given credit for developing the early idea of the immortality of the soul?

4. Deloria believes that Western commercial interests and Christianity have gone hand in hand to do which of the following?

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

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