Things that Happened to Saul
While playing for the Marlie's, what change in Saul's character occurs?
He becomes more violent.
What is the name of the place where they put children in isolation as a punishment?
Iron Sister
What hockey related chore does Father Leboutilier give to Saul?
Cleaning the rink
Saul is a member of which tribe?
The Ojibway
At the beginning of the book, why did Saul, Ben and Naomi have to hide in the bush?
To ensure that the boys would not be found and taken to the school
Why did Saul leave Ervin Swift?
He couldn't bring himself to tell him what happened at St. Jerome's and didn't want to take advantage of him any longer.
What was the purpose of Residential Schools in Canada?
"Remove the Indian from the child"
What is the name of the minor league hockey team that Saul joins? (in Toronto)
The Marlboros (Marlies)
Why is God's Lake sacred to the Indian Horse family?
Gods Lake is where the rest of the Indian Horse family had passed away and acts as a unique territory for their family only.
What are Saul's visions?
He sees his ancestors at God's Lake and can predict hockey players' moves before they happen.
What is a clear example of racism in the story?
When The Moose hockey team was beaten and urinated on behind the Bar
What is forbidden at St. Jerome's?
speaking Indigenous languages
What is the name of the scout?
Jack Lanahan
What is a Zhaunagush?
An Ojibway term for a white man
What is the climax of the novel?
When Saul returns to St. Jerome's and remembers his abuse.
How did Saul's grandmother die?
She died of exposure trying to get Saul safely to Minaki.
What happens to Rebecca and Katherine?
Katharine dies in the Iron Sister and Rebecca stabs herself with a knife and dies.
Why did Saul tell stories in bars that were not true?
It was easier being someone else than telling his own truth.
What is Manitouwadge's main industry?
mining
Who or what is the antagonist of Indian Horse?
Father LeBoutillier and the Residential Schools
Why did Saul's parents leave?
To find a priest for Ben's burial.
When did Residential Schools start and what year did the last Residential School close?
1880's-1996
What did hockey represent?
Escape from reality for Saul
What two important locations did Saul return to after leaving the New Dawn Centre?
St. Jerome's and God's Lake
How did Fred and Saul connect at the end of the book?
Fred told Saul that he was abused at St. Jerome's too