Characters
Who is the protagonist or main character in the novel, Indian Horse?
Saul Indian Horse
This place is where Saul is sent as a child and faces many painful experiences.
Residential School
What is the name of the Residential school that Saul attends?
St. Jerome's
This theme is revealed when teams, fans, and society treat Saul unfairly because he is Indigenous.
Racism
Saul is a member of what clan?
Fish Clan
What is the name of Saul's brother who dies of tuberculosis?
Benjamin Indian Horse
Saul first learns to love hockey when he helps this person clean the rink.
Father Leboutilier
Where does Saul, his family, and his grandmother go to in canoes to reconnect with their culture?
This theme is about Saul trying to understand who he really is.
Identity
What is the name of the Indigenous hockey team that Saul joins in Manitouwadge?
Manitouwadge Moose
What is the name of Saul's great-grandfather who appears in visions to guide him?
Shabogeesick
Playing hockey helps Saul do this when life at the school is hard?
Escape his problems
Where are Saul and his grandmother, Naomi, trying to go to once they leave God's Lake?
Minaki
Saul’s connection to his ancestors, nature, and his people reflects this theme that helps guide him home.
Family and community
What gift does Saul have that makes him "special" on the ice?
Visions
Can see the game clearly
Who is the coach of the Manitouwadge Moose?
Fred Kelly
What is the name of the treatment center where Saul receives help for his alcohol addiction?
New Dawn Treatment Center
What big city does Saul live in when he plays on the Marlboros?
Toronto
This theme shows how Saul keeps going, even when life is very hard.
Strength or resilience
What is the name of the student that arrives at St. Jerome's on the first day with Saul?
Lonnie/Aaron Rabbit
What is the name of the farmer who shelters Saul during a difficult time?
Ervin Sift
Near the end of the story, Saul returns to this place to face his past.
St. Jerome's Residential School
In what city does Saul collapse on the street and need to be hospitalized due to an alcohol addiction?
Winnipeg
This theme is shown when Saul starts to face his past and slowly get better.
Healing
Who is Jack Lanahan?
The hockey scout