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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Saul teach himself to do at the start of Chapter 17?
(a) Rollerblade.
(b) Ice skate.
(c) Pray.
(d) Read English.

2. What is the name of the town Saul moves to on the outskirts of Manitouwadge with the Kellys in Chapter 25?
(a) Indianville.
(b) Ojibway Town.
(c) Indian Town.
(d) Redditt.

3. Saul describes that his grandmother took them to live in the remote bush after seeing her own children return from the school they were taken to with what?
(a) A heavy sorrow.
(b) The ability to read in English.
(c) A fear of God.
(d) A yearning to return to school.

4. Why is Saul at the Centre?
(a) A broken ankle.
(b) Depression.
(c) To work.
(d) Alcoholism.

5. Who is the narrator’s father?
(a) Saul Indian Horse.
(b) Shabogeesick.
(c) John Indian Horse.
(d) Joseph Indian Horse.

6. What does Saul refer to the team as for the way they traveled from game to game?
(a) Van Vagabonds.
(b) Trailblazers.
(c) Hockey gypsies.
(d) Jet setters.

7. What happens to Ben the morning after he coughs up blood?
(a) He feels better.
(b) He dies.
(c) He is kidnapped.
(d) He is sent to the hospital.

8. What number does Saul choose because nobody else chooses it?
(a) 1.
(b) 13.
(c) 8.
(d) 99.

9. How old is Saul at the start of Chapter 17?
(a) 17.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

10. How old was Saul’s sister when she was taken by the Zhaunagush?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

11. What happens to Naomi while she and Saul are huddled together for warmth in Chapter 10?
(a) She gives him away.
(b) She tells him she is going back to Gods Lake.
(c) She dies.
(d) She falls.

12. For several days after fishing, many of the students cry and the nuns smile thinking that what has happened to them?
(a) They are being released from their sinful ways.
(b) They have been touched by God.
(c) They feel bad for fishing.
(d) They are unhappy.

13. What do students at St. Jerome’s call Saul because he can read English?
(a) Keewatin.
(b) Zhaunagush.
(c) Anishinabeg.
(d) Teacher’s pet.

14. What do the people in the stands at the White River Arena call Saul while they point and laugh?
(a) Loser.
(b) The mascot.
(c) Indian kid.
(d) Tiny.

15. After making Saul mittens out of moss and giving him her shoe buckles, what does Naomi tell Saul she has to keep herself warm?
(a) Her gumption.
(b) Her moccasins.
(c) Her blanket.
(d) Her scarf.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Saul been at the Centre?

2. What does Saul’s mother and father begin bringing from the white man’s store, which Saul notices changes them?

3. How many days do Saul and his grandmother travel before running out of food?

4. What does Saul say St. Jerome’s took from his world?

5. Who leaves Gods Lake to take Ben to a priest, leaving Saul alone with his grandmother?

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