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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Deloria, when telling a story, an Indian may say it happened long ago without stating a specific what?

2. The Bible says Adam and Eve were made how?

3. The author emphasizes that Indian religions are not _________________________.

4. How were the Indians arrested at the 1968 protest punished?

5. Name one major development between 1972 and 1990 that was mentioned in Chapter 2.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the National Indian Youth Council publish a pamphlet titled, "When Our Grandfathers Had Guns?"

2. Why did a group of Mohawk Indians block the Canadian border at Cornwall Bridge?

3. What did the explosion of New Age culture, numerology, astrology, martial arts, shamanism and witchcraft have in common according to Deloria?

4. Explain the different reactions of Christians and Indians to supernatural phenomena, such as meteors and supernovae.

5. Discuss the two Indian stereotypes identified by Deloria prior to the incident at Wounded Knee.

6. Explain religious controversy in regards to Indian religions and Christian religions.

7. Another difference between Christianity and Indian religion is the belief regarding how sin entered the world. Explain.

8. Why did the Indians begin protesting in the 1960's?

9. Why does Deloria consider the origin of religion vague?

10. Why are Indians concerned with man's domination over the rest of creation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss several advantages and disadvantages of establishing reservations. How could the reservation system have been improved? In lieu of reservations, what other plan could the government have used to control or support the Indian population? Be sure to support your belief with examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Indian and Christian creation beliefs. Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book and Christian religion.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the beliefs and lifestyle of the Amish people. Why does Deloria claim the Indians honor them above other Christians? How do you believe the Amish customs would benefit or hinder American culture today? Provide several examples from the book.

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