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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. Where does Saul begin to go for lunch and dinner because he missed the banter of the hockey bench?

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

3. Which Moose player urges Saul to try for the Marlboros so that he does not end up like him, 23 and working in the mine since he was 16?

4. What exceptional team does the Moose play in Espanola in Chapter 32?

5. Where does Saul head to at the end of Chapter 46?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Saul think he wants to do, rather than play hockey?

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

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

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

5. What does Fred go to St. Jerome’s for yearly, and what is his view on dealing with his past?

6. As on the ice, Saul does not retaliate against his coworkers at the logging camp in Nagagami Lake until he is pushed to the edge. Describe this moment.

7. In what way does Saul feel Ervin is an angel?

8. Who is Ervin Sift and how does he help Saul?

9. What does Saul open up to Virgil about in Chapter 55?

10. What is Ernie Jack’s argument to Saul for taking Jack Lanahan up on his offer to train?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Saul believes he shares his great-grandfather’s gift of having the world speak to him. Analyze the moments throughout Indian Horse when the world spoke to Saul.

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 discussing each of Saul’s visions of Shabogeesick and analyze their significance to the overall theme of the novel.

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