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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. Who does Saul see in Chapter 48 while camping in the bush near the New Dawn Centre?

2. Where does Saul head back to at the end of Chapter 38?

3. In Chapter 31, when The Moose start playing outside the reservations what does Saul say they see rather than people cleaning the ice?

4. What does Virgil invite Saul to do that evening with some Moose players?

5. What does Saul decide he needs to do at the end of Chapter 48?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the Moose get on the ice to play Kapuskasing in Chapter 30?

2. How does Virgil feel about Saul returning to Manitouwadge after leaving the Marlboros?

3. In what ways are Saul’s Marlboro teammates different from Saul?

4. How does Saul feel about Father Leboutilier telling him he was free the last time they saw each other?

5. How does Saul’s relationship with alcohol begin?

6. What begins happening to Saul and results in his being taken to New Dawn Centre?

7. Who comes to play a hockey game with Saul at the end of the novel?

8. What do Saul and the Kellys discuss when Saul returns to Manitouwadge after leaving the New Dawn Centre?

9. How has Saul changed when playing hockey in Chapter 42?

10. Despite the rough treatment, the name calling, and getting spit on why does Saul choose not to fight back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the depth of Saul’s relationship with Naomi.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Saul’s relationship with Father Leboutilier and why he was receptive to some of his treatment.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the significance of Saul’s connection with nature.

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