The school
How did Saul escape the school?
his skill at hockey
Who was captain of the Moose?
Virgil
Who ended up becoming like a brother to Saul?
Virgil
How does Saul react when he remembers what Father Leboutilier did?
He has an angry outburst
What did the children spend their time doing at St Jerome's?
The days were spent in labor, girls baked bread or sewn clothes, boys farmed the land, took care of the animals or worked in the carpentry shop
Why did Saul stop playing Hockey?
The game became unenjoyable for him, he played aggressively and stopped playing overall when he moved from Manitouwadge
How does Saul feel after his last encounter with Father LeBoutlier?
very upset - "His leaving is an ache that would stay with me for days" (Wagamese 117)
Why did Saul say he had to revisit places from his past?
to understand his present
Why does Saul revisit the school?
to revisit his past and make peace with it
What does Hockey serve Saul in the story?
A passion, a way out of the school
What is the name of the town Saul moves to to play for the Moose?
Manitouwadge
Where did Saul go for rehabilitation?
New Dawn Centre
How does Saul describe the school?
"Hell on Earth"
Why wasn't Saul allowed to play on the hockey team of the town while he was at St Jerome's?
Because he is Native
What are some ways Virgil looked out for Saul?
Some examples are preparing him for bigger players by lifting weights, helping him practice, helping cope with racism, etc.
Why did Saul leave Ervin Sift's house?
he felt overwhelmed
"living in another life that only meant to offer me shelter"
What would happen to kids who tried to stop beatings in the school?
They were also beaten, then carried away and never seen again
How did the Moose travel to thier games?
by a pair of run-down vans
Who does Saul stay with when he moves to Toronto?
The Sheehan's (Patrick and Elissa)
Who did Saul see at Gods Lake?
His family