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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 music does Saul say he found peace in in Chapter 44?

2. What does Saul ask Fred about his time at St. Jerome’s?

3. What does Virgil tell Saul it feels like he is doing in leaving Manitouwadge?

4. What does Rebecca do in the Indian Yard after finding out about her sister?

5. From the group of 39 training, how many will the Marlboros take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What vision does Saul have before deciding it is time to leave New Dawn Centre?

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

3. What does Saul see Rebecca Wolf doing before she stabs herself in the Indian Yard?

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

5. What is the conversation between Saul and Shabogeesick when he sees him in Gods Lake in Chapter 51?

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. Who are Patrick and Elissa Sheehan?

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

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

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

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

Write an essay about life at St. Jerome’s. Analyze the images, words, phrases and other descriptive elements used to describe what life is like there.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing some of the Imagery used in the novel. Find examples that involve each of the five senses. What benefit does using this imagery provide to readers?

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