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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. What people do Deloria claim fears death more than any other group?
2. In Chapter 10, Deloria states that Indian tribal religions do not believe in which of the following?
3. Why have many people returned to the reservation according to Deloria?
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"?
5. In Chapter 15, what was wrong with the Pope's promise?
Short Essay Questions
1. Name one reason why some of the Indian tribal ceremonies were prohibited.
2. Name a second type of sacred land.
3. How are dreams discussed in the chapter on human personality?
4. According to Deloria, how does education affect Indians in the modern world?
5. What is the difference between Christianity and Indian tribal beliefs regarding individuality?
6. In Deloria's opinion, why is it a problem that some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences?
7. What are the two propositions that have to do with life and the hereafter? Where did these propositions originate?
8. According to Deloria, how are developments of contemporary American culture and Indian tribal cultures different?
9. Explain Deloria's feelings of near death experiences as they pertain to the hereafter.
10. What theme is repeated throughout the few chapters, if not the book? (Pertaining to God and individuals.)
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Deloria believes God is red and some believe God is dead. After studying this book, do you agree or disagree with Deloria's claim that God is red? Why or why not? How would you respond to claims that God is dead? Explain your answers with several examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
When was the Indian movement? How does the Indian Movement compare to the Civil Rights Movement? Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Indian and Christian creation beliefs. Explain your answers by providing several examples from the book and Christian religion.
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