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

2. Who was Naomi’s husband, who dreamt of going to Gods Lake to harvest rice?

3. Who is the coach of the White River Falcons?

4. Who begins to join Saul in his early morning practice in Chapter 22?

5. After making Saul mittens out of moss and giving him her shoe buckles, what does Naomi tell Saul she has to keep herself warm?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does Saul practice hockey and how in Chapter 16?

2. Describe Naomi’s final moments.

3. Who joins Saul during his early morning practices and what do they do?

4. What happened to Saul’s sister, Rachel, and brother, Benjamin?

5. How does Naomi care for Saul during their travels in Chapter 10?

6. What is the argument Naomi and Saul’s aunt have about rice in Chapter 7?

7. What praise does Father Leboutilier give to Saul during and after his first game in The White River arena in Chapter 20?

8. How do the Moose get from game to game and where do they stay?

9. Who are the Kapuskasing Chiefs and what do they want with the Moose in Chapter 29?

10. Why does Naomi say she and Saul must leave Gods Lake and where will they go?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Explore Saul’s character and how he changes over time. Discuss some of the significant moments of change Saul experiences. Use direct examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about Saul’s experience with racism in hockey.

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