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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 feel helped him from having to face the truth of what Father Leboutilier did to him?

2. After beating the Lumber Kings, what does half the team refuse to do with the Moose?

3. Where does Saul take a motorboat boat the start of Chapter 50?

4. After his work at the Centre is complete, where does Saul go?

5. Who trained with Saul to help him prep for Marlboro in Chapter 36?

Short Essay Questions

1. After playing teams outside the reservations a change happens with the Moose team. How is this change described in Chapter 31?

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

3. What does Saul feel he needs to learn to do after returning to the New Dawn Centre in Chapter 52?

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

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

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

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

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

9. When Saul visits St. Jerome’s, what does he begin to recall about Father Leboutilier?

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

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 2

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the novel. How does the title support the overall narrative tone and theme?

Essay Topic 3

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

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