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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 17, Deloria claims the earth is _______________________________________.
(a) Suffering from religious tension.
(b) Misunderstood.
(c) Suffering greatly from neglect and abuse.
(d) Large enough for all religions to live together peacefully.

3. In Chapter 17, Deloria states that Christianity is _________________.
(a) Based on the Bible.
(b) Outdated.
(c) Wrong.
(d) Not wrong.

4. Chapter 12 details __________________ and how it affects religious cultures.
(a) Personal beliefs.
(b) Political movements.
(c) Church hierarchy.
(d) Group mentality.

5. What does Deloria claim the Iroquois and Cherokee use as part of their religious practices?
(a) Incense.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Dream interpretation.
(d) Rain dances.

6. According to Deloria, what other group has similar success to the Amish?
(a) Catholics.
(b) Mormons.
(c) Methodists.
(d) Baptists.

7. Deloria explains Christian religious interpretation is derived from which of the following?
(a) Billy Graham.
(b) Indian chiefs.
(c) Christian doctrine.
(d) The pope.

8. According to Deloria, in American Indian tribal religions there is a noticeable absence of which of the following?
(a) Life after death beliefs.
(b) Baptisms.
(c) The fear of death.
(d) Cemetaries.

9. Deloria recognized which country for having the best reputation for dealing with aborigine peoples?
(a) Canada.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Australia.
(d) United States.

10. What is Baptism, according to Deloria?
(a) Only for children.
(b) Totally unnecessary.
(c) Becoming popular with Indian religions.
(d) Mechanical entrance into the next life.

11. In Chapter 12, Deloria refers to Jimmy and Tammy Faye Bakker as _____________,
(a) Clowns.
(b) Prophets.
(c) Insightful.
(d) The way of the future.

12. Deloria feels that religions that depend on articulation of doctrinal propositions to maintain themselves are which of the following?
(a) Doomed to disappear.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Destined to fail.
(d) Ultimately going to be rejected.

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

14. How does Deloria believe the Indians felt about the establishment of reservations?
(a) The Indians are the ones that came up with the idea of reservations.
(b) No one told the Indians.
(c) The Indians thought it was a great idea.
(d) The Indians did not like the establishment of reservations.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Deloria states that Indian tribal religions do not believe in which of the following?

2. In Chapter 17, Deloria ponders whether old tribal religions can do which of the following?

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

4. In Chapter 14, Deloria asserts that when the younger generation visits the outside world of modern conveniences, which of the following occur?

5. In Deloria's opinion, how has education affected tribal ways?

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