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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 the crowd do when the announcers introduce the Moose players?

2. Who is the scout that speaks with Saul in Chapter 34?

3. Where does Saul return to at the start of Chapter 45?

4. What do the Moose players see in the glass case in the lobby of the Kapuskasing arena?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who are Patrick and Elissa Sheehan?

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

5. What do Saul and the Kellys discuss when Saul returns to Manitouwadge after leaving the New Dawn Centre?

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

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

8. Who is the white man that begins showing up at games in Chapter 33 and what does he want with Saul?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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.

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