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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Deloria believes one of the greatest offenses to the Indian tribes was what?
(a) Locking them in jail.
(b) Changing their names.
(c) The desecration of burial grounds.
(d) Forcing them to cut their hair.

2. During WWII, why did many Indians move to the west?
(a) To fight.
(b) To join the Peace Corp.
(c) To hide on reservations.
(d) To work in various war industries.

3. In Chapter 3, "The Religious Challenge," what incident is being discussed?
(a) The ransacking of a federal building.
(b) Wounded Knee.
(c) Ceremonial Indian affairs.
(d) Peaceful co-existence between Indians and Whites.

4. How did large groups of whites defile Indian burial grounds?
(a) Burning the area.
(b) Painting the tombstones.
(c) Robbing the graves.
(d) Posting offensive posters.

5. The National Indian Youth Council published a pamphlet to inform the public of Gallup's actions. What was the title of this pamphlet?
(a) "When Our Grandfathers Had Guns."
(b) "Wait Until We Get Even."
(c) "How to Treat Indians."
(d) "Shame on Gallup."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, why were many Indians arrested illegally?

2. How did Deloria believe American Indians were treated?

3. Why do some Americans object to the term "Native Americans"?

4. When did the American public learn a great deal about American Indians?

5. According to Deloria, when did many traditionally religious people begin to embrace the Indian religion?

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