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The Outside Circle
By JACOB BUSA
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What is the name of the protagonist who is the primary focus of the story?
Dennis
Frank
Pete
Joey
In what major Canadian city does much of the early action and the gang lifestyle take place?
Vancouver
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Toronto
What significant event occurs early in the graphic novel that leads to the protagonist's incarceration?
He runs away from home.
He is arrested for drug possession.
He is involved in a fatal fight.
He robs a bank.
Who is the protagonist's younger brother?
Alex
Joey
Ryan
Pete
What cultural practice or program does the protagonist participate in while in jail that helps him begin his healing journey?
Regular private counselling sessions.
A mandatory literacy program.
A construction skills training program.
A sweat lodge ceremony and Native American spiritual practices.
Who is the important Elder character who guides the protagonist on his path to healing and reconnection with his Indigenous roots?
Uncle Roy
Elder Violet
Elder Jim
Grandpa Joe
What is the primary reason for the deep-seated anger and trauma that the protagonist and his mother experience?
Being abandoned by their father.
Poverty and a lack of job opportunities.
The lasting intergenerational trauma from the Residential School system.
The frequent movement between foster homes.
What does the term "
Outside Circle
" primarily refer to?
The physical boundaries of the prison yard.
The gang's territory outside of the reserve.
The place of healing and support.
The group of protectors of men for a tribe.
What does Joey end up doing while Pete is in prison?
He joins the same gang.
He is adopted by a wealthy family.
He is tragically killed.
He finds a stable job and leaves the city.
What is the main conflict that the book explores regarding the protagonist's identity?
The difficulty of obtaining a formal education.
The friction between his intergenerational Indigenous trauma and his Indigenous cultural heritage.
The struggle between urban and rural life.
The desire to become a successful musician.