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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Deloria explains that the Indian beliefs of creation go back to what concept?
(a) Chronological events.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Old verses new.
(d) Time and space.

2. In Chapter 5, the author believes Christians tend to see creation as the beginning of time and what?
(a) A mythological tale.
(b) The beginning of religion.
(c) A specific sequence of events.
(d) A divine plan.

3. How did Deloria believe American Indians were treated?
(a) Like everyone else.
(b) Unfairly.
(c) Well .
(d) Differently than other ethnic groups.

4. The pope and Billy Graham believe that the revival of demonism, devil worship, astrological and numerological sciences are the devil's work. How does Deloria view these forms or worship?
(a) Indian experimentation.
(b) Not devil worship.
(c) Curiosity among teenagers.
(d) People just having fun.

5. Who or what dictates the Christian belief of life after death, according to Deloria?
(a) What the preacher says.
(b) The pope.
(c) Denominational preference.
(d) The Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. With regards to supernatural phenomena, such as meteors and supernovae, Deloria accuses Christians of which of the following?

2. What are the two stereotypical categories Deloria refers to?

3. According to Deloria, what other group has similar success to the Amish?

4. Chapter 8, "Origin of Religio n," states which of the following regarding the origin of religion?

5. What is Baptism, according to Deloria?

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