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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Deloria claims in Chapter 12 that American Christians discourage which of the following practices fundamental to tribal religions?
(a) Joining religious beliefs to political beliefs.
(b) Marches against the government.
(c) Ceremonial dancing.
(d) Revivals.

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

4. 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) His ancestors.
(b) The buffalo.
(c) Members of his tribe.
(d) The army.

5. In Chapter 16, how does Deloria explain why the Indians altered the dates of their ceremonial year?
(a) To make it easier to celebrate holidays.
(b) To coincide with governmental and Christian holidays.
(c) To make peace with the Christians.
(d) The BIA ordered them to do so.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria feels that religions that depend on articulation of doctrinal propositions to maintain themselves are which of the following?

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

3. Deloria explains that Indians believe that the souls of dead people often remain at the place of their __________,

4. Deloria's negative opinion of Oral Roberts stems from what event?

5. Name one problem with modern society and tribal cultures according to Deloria.

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Deloria, how does education affect Indians in the modern world?

2. Explain why Deloria feels that the Amish are a special group of Christians.

3. Explain the Indian philosophy of salvation and personal judgment.

4. What is the difference between Christianity and Indian tribal beliefs regarding individuality?

5. What did "God is Red" list as a disadvantage of the reservations in terms of religion?

6. Deloria names three types of sacred lands. Describe one of them.

7. According to Deloria, what is the major difference between Christianity and Indian religions in regards to death?

8. In Deloria's opinion, why is it a problem that some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences?

9. Name a few of the religious doctrines Deloria believes pertain to the human personality.

10. Name the third type of sacred land Deloria mentions in the book.

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