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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. According to Deloria in Chapter 11, what creates Christian denominations?
(a) Doctrinal disagreements.
(b) Different governments.
(c) Geographic locations.
(d) The pope.

2. By 1887, Deloria claims the movement to suppress religious freedom on the reservation almost succeeded because of which of the following?
(a) Catholic churches were everywhere.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Many tribal religious ceremonies had been banned.
(d) Baptist churches were everywhere.

3. In Chapter 10, what is Deloria's opinion of an afterlife with no difficulties?
(a) Great!
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Boring.
(d) Challenging.

4. Deloria believes that the distinction between the immortality of the soul and the Christian ideal of the resurrection of the dead is best described as which of the following?
(a) As something that should not even be discussed.
(b) Confusing to the Indians.
(c) As a vital one.
(d) As irrelevant.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what manner was it legal for the Europeans to confiscate the Indian land?

3. If Christianity faces internal collapse, Deloria offers which of the following suggestions?

4. What is Baptism, according to Deloria?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Deloria states that Christianity is not wrong, but that if there ever is an internal collapse in Christian doctrine, what will be there?

2. Compare religion and politics from a Christian and an Indian point of view.

3. Why did Deloria feel it was a problem for Indians to convert to Christianity?

4. Why did Potawatomi Chief Metea fear selling his tribe's land?

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

6. What ceremony did the federal government ban in the 1890's?

7. How are dreams discussed in the chapter on human personality?

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

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

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

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