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The Outside Circle
By JACOB BUSA
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Question 1
1.
What is the name of the protagonist who is the primary focus of the story?
Dennis
Frank
Pete
Joey
Question 2
2.
In what major Canadian city does much of the early action and the gang lifestyle take place?
Vancouver
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Toronto
Question 3
3.
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.
Question 4
4.
Who is the protagonist's younger brother?
Alex
Joey
Ryan
Pete
Question 5
5.
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.
Question 6
6.
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
Question 7
7.
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.
Question 8
8.
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.
Question 9
9.
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.
Question 10
10.
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.