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2. What does Virgil mean when he says Saul is a shapeshifter? (p. 154) Chapter 36 1. What similarity in behavior between Saul's reaction

 

2. What does Virgil mean when he says Saul is a "shapeshifter"? (p. 154) Chapter 36 1. What similarity in behavior between Saul's reaction to family trauma and the Kelly's behaviour do we see? (p. 157) 2. What does this statement reveal about Virgil's value system? "Saul... hockey is what you were sent here to do." (p. 157) Chapter 37 1. Saul thinks that Toronto is a chimera. (p. 158) Research the two main meanings of this word and explain how both are relevant to Saul. 2. Find a quote that proves that statistically, Saul's chances of being selected for the team are not high. (p. 160) 3. Find at least one quote that makes us feel optimistic about Saul's hockey career. Chapter 38 1. Saul does not meet much aggressive racism on his team, but it is always present nonetheless. Classify the type of racism it is and quote an example. (pp. 162-3) 2. In the end, Saul does what he has vowed to do: he changes his game. What drives him to do this? (pp. 163-4) 3. The climax of the novel is on page 165. What does Saul do, and why is this such a key event? 4. Why does he leave the team? (p. 166) Chapter 39 1. Why does Saul now remember Rebecca, who committed suicide at the residential home? (p.168) 2. What is suggested by all of the children singing an Ojibway song over the body of Rebecca? (p.169) Chapter 40 1. What does the conversation between Virgil and Saul reveal about the life Saul could have had? (pp.170-1) Chapter 41 1. What aspect of working on a forestry crew does Saul most enjoy? (pp.172-4) 2. How is the incident with Jorgenson (p.175) similar to his experiences with the Marlboros? he phone Chapter 42 1. Why cannot Saul play any longer, even with his beloved Moose? (p.176) hat the list of irself e Chapter 43 1. Why does Saul decide to leave Manitouwadge? (p.177) 2. Saul denies to Virgil that he is disappearing. Virgil's reply is "Seems to me you already did." (p.177). What does he mean?

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