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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 did the Civil Rights Movement promise?

2. What does Deloria believe caused science to pierce the veil of nature?

3. Chapter 5 claims that Christian theology has a theory of how ____________.

4. In Chapter 5, which of the following Christian beliefs does Deloria claim concerns American Indians?

5. The author explains that Indian religions do not promote which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Indians come to receive financial donations from Christian denominations, and why did it take so long?

2. Why did the National Indian Youth Council publish a pamphlet titled, "When Our Grandfathers Had Guns?"

3. Why did a group of Mohawk Indians block the Canadian border at Cornwall Bridge?

4. How do tribal religions interpret creation?

5. When considering a Supreme Being, in addition to physical images, what type of personality traits might he possess and why?

6. What did Deloria and a radio talk show host find so funny and why?

7. How do Indians view creation?

8. Explain religious controversy in regards to Indian religions and Christian religions.

9. Why does Deloria consider the origin of religion vague?

10. Explain the use of the term "Grandfather" in Indian cultures.

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

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.

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