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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. In Chapter 11, which of the following does Deloria emphasize regarding Indian religion?

2. Why have many people returned to the reservation according to Deloria?

3. According to Deloria, in tribal communities a person is judged as useful or useless by his or her ___________________________.

4. Who does Deloria claim came onto the reservations attempting to change Indian culture?

5. In Chapter 17, Deloria states that Christianity is _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Deloria claims modern people often returned to the reservations. What is his reason for saying this?

2. What did Arnold Toynbee mean by his comment that viewing a map of the Mediterranean was pretending it was a map of the world?

3. According to Deloria, how are developments of contemporary American culture and Indian tribal cultures different?

4. What are the two propositions that have to do with life and the hereafter? Where did these propositions originate?

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

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

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

8. Name a second type of sacred land.

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

10. How does Canada treat the Canadian Indian tribes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 10, Deloria discusses baptism and how it has been used during war. What is the purpose of baptism according to Christian tradition? Discuss the examples in the book and whether you agree or disagree with the methods described. Tell why you do or why you do not agree with these methods.

Essay Topic 2

Deloria states that Christians pride themselves for bringing peace on earth. Name at least two examples to support this statement. Why does Deloria disagree? Explain your answers by providing several examples cited in the book. Is Deloria's statement true today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Deloria describes several Indian methods of recording events. Discuss at least three examples from the boo,k citing how or why these methods were or were not successful. Describe another method the Indians might have used for a calendar that was not mentioned in "God is Red."

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