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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. In what language do the students sing in the Indian Yard. at the end of Chapter 39?

2. Who does Saul tell Virgil about of the first time just prior to going to Marlboro?

3. What does the crowd throw onto the ice in Chapter 38?

4. What does Saul find calms his rage in Chapter 44?

5. What does Saul tell Jack Lanahan his knowledge of higher level hockey is?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Kelly’s and Virgil feel about Saul’s decision to leave Manitouwadge?

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

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

4. Who are Patrick and Elissa Sheehan?

5. How does Virgil feel about Saul returning to Manitouwadge after leaving the Marlboros?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay analyzing the depth of Saul’s relationship with Naomi.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the significance of Saul’s connection with nature.

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