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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what manner was it legal for the Europeans to confiscate the Indian land?
(a) By force or purchase.
(b) By purchase only.
(c) By force only.
(d) No answer is correct.

2. In Chapter 10, Deloria states that Indian tribal religions do not believe in which of the following?
(a) In forgiveness of sins.
(b) The soul lives on forever.
(c) In a soul.
(d) The soul must account for misdeeds during life.

3. In Chapter 10, Deloria claims Indians believed which of the following if a person was hanged for an offense?
(a) His soul would retaliate against the hangman.
(b) It was a great honor.
(c) It was a dishonorable death.
(d) The rope confined the soul in the body.

4. In Chapter 16, how does Deloria explain why the Indians altered the dates of their ceremonial year?
(a) To make it easier to celebrate holidays.
(b) To make peace with the Christians.
(c) The BIA ordered them to do so.
(d) To coincide with governmental and Christian holidays.

5. Name one problem with modern society and tribal cultures according to Deloria.
(a) Most tribes prefer to use their native language instead of English.
(b) The Indians prefer to live in tepees.
(c) Automobiles are not allowed on reservations.
(d) Some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences, such as electricity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Deloria feels that religions that depend on articulation of doctrinal propositions to maintain themselves are which of the following?

2. 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?

3. Deloria explains Christian religious interpretation is derived from which of the following?

4. Indians also believe human beings are an integral part of the natural world. How does Deloria explain what happens to the bodies upon their death?

5. By Deloria's definition in Chapter 16, what is the most familiar type of sacred land?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did the Indians feel about hanging criminals?

3. Why did Deloria feel it was a problem for Indians to convert to Christianity?

4. Name a second type of sacred land.

5. How are dreams discussed in the chapter on human personality?

6. In Deloria's opinion, why is it a problem that some tribes choose not to use modern conveniences?

7. What did "God is Red" list as a disadvantage of the reservations in terms of religion?

8. Why does Deloria believe sacred places are important?

9. Explain why Deloria feels that the Amish are a special group of Christians.

10. What ceremony did the federal government ban in the 1890's?

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