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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, which of the following does Deloria emphasize regarding Indian religion?
(a) There is no worship on Sunday.
(b) Following the ten commandments is mandatory.
(c) A personal relationship with a personal savior is not required.
(d) A personal relationship with a personal savior is mandatory.

2. Name one problem with modern society and tribal cultures according to Deloria.
(a) The Indians prefer to live in tepees.
(b) Most tribes prefer to use their native language instead of English.
(c) Automobiles are not allowed on reservations.
(d) Some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences, such as electricity.

3. The title of Chapter Ten is "___________ and Religion."
(a) Christians.
(b) Death.
(c) Indians.
(d) Life.

4. In Chapter 14, Deloria believed that as technology expanded, tribal religion suffered because of which of the following?
(a) The radio played religious services daily.
(b) The younger generation was attracted by the outside modern world.
(c) The internet.
(d) Everyone watched preachers on television.

5. If Christianity faces internal collapse, Deloria offers which of the following suggestions?
(a) Turn to Indian religious culture for answers.
(b) Fast and pray until Jesus returns.
(c) Pray to the Great Spirit for guidance.
(d) Give up and start over.

6. In Chapter 10, Deloria claims the Spanish would have a priest standing by to baptize a fetus after killing its mother and before killing it. Why would they feel a baptism was necessary?
(a) No answer is correct.
(b) This really didn't happen.
(c) To ease the conscience of the killers.
(d) Baptized babies go to heaven.

7. According to Deloria, what was a repercussion of the American Indian Religious Freedom Act?
(a) It made other religions want their own act.
(b) Christian riots were held in protest.
(c) It created problems when referred to in litigation regarding construction projects and federal land management.
(d) No answer is correct.

8. In Chapter 15, what was wrong with the Pope's promise?
(a) He had no legal authority.
(b) His promise was only made to Christians.
(c) His promise was only made to Indians.
(d) No one listened to him.

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

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

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

12. In Chapter 10, who is given credit for developing the early idea of the immortality of the soul?
(a) Romans.
(b) Greeks.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Europeans.

13. Who or what dictates the Christian belief of life after death, according to Deloria?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Denominational preference.
(c) The pope.
(d) What the preacher says.

14. While Christianity is a relationship between one person and God, how does Deloria explain tribal religions?
(a) More complicated because of ceremonial rites.
(b) Not as personal.
(c) A covenant between a particular god and a particular community.
(d) Always changing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria declares in Chapter 15 that to this day, which country still refuses to recognize land titles to their Indians?

2. In Chapter 17, Deloria claims the earth is _______________________________________.

3. Deloria claims that in Australia, the Aborigines ____________.

4. Almost universally, Deloria claims tribal religions produced people ___________________.

5. Deloria believes tribal religions have an advantage over Christians because their ceremonies involve the entire community and which of the following?

(see the answer keys)

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