Literary Works About Hockey
Test your knowledge about literary works that revolve around the exciting sport of hockey.
Questions
Which novel by Canadian author Roch Carrier won the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction in 1975?
- The Hockey Sweater
- The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
- The Red and the White
- The Game of Our Lives
Who wrote the novel "The Game of Our Lives", which tells the story of a young hockey player from a small town in Ontario?
- Ken Dryden
- Wayne Gretzky
- Don Cherry
- George Plimpton
In the novel "The Hockey Sweater", what color sweater does the protagonist receive as a Christmas gift?
- Blue
- Red
- Green
- Black
Which novel by Canadian author Mordecai Richler features a young boy named Noah who dreams of playing hockey for the Montreal Canadiens?
- The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
- St. Urbain's Horseman
- Joshua Then and Now
- Barney's Version
Who wrote the novel "The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick", which explores the psychological struggles of a professional hockey goalie?
- Peter Handke
- Milan Kundera
- Bohumil Hrabal
- Josef Skvorecky
In the novel "The Game of Our Lives", what is the name of the small town in Ontario where the protagonist, Nettie, grows up?
- Stratford
- London
- Kingston
- Sudbury
Which novel by Canadian author Richard Wagamese features a young First Nations boy named Saul who discovers his passion for hockey?
- Indian Horse
- Medicine Walk
- Dream Wheels
- For Joshua
Who wrote the novel "The Red and the White", which tells the story of two young hockey players from different backgrounds who come together to form a powerful team?
- Eric Walters
- Tim Green
- Mike Lupica
- John Feinstein
In the novel "The Hockey Sweater", what is the name of the protagonist's favorite hockey player?
- Maurice Richard
- Gordie Howe
- Bobby Orr
- Wayne Gretzky
Which novel by Canadian author Dave Bidini features a group of friends who form a hockey team called the "Belfast Bulldogs"?
- The Can Opener's Tale
- Tropic of Hockey
- Keon and Me
- The Best Game You Never Saw
Who wrote the novel "The Game of Our Lives", which tells the story of a young girl named Nettie who dreams of playing hockey in the Olympics?
- Ken Dryden
- Wayne Gretzky
- Don Cherry
- George Plimpton
In the novel "The Red and the White", what is the name of the First Nations community where one of the protagonists, Ben, grows up?
- Moose Factory
- Kahnawake
- Six Nations of the Grand River
- Oka
Which novel by Canadian author Roy MacGregor features a young hockey player named Duncan who struggles to balance his passion for the sport with his family life?
- The Last Season
- As Far as You Can Go
- The Home Team
- The Game of Our Lives
Who wrote the novel "The Hockey Sweater", which is considered a classic Canadian short story?
- Roch Carrier
- Mordecai Richler
- Peter Handke
- Richard Wagamese
In the novel "Indian Horse", what is the name of the residential school where Saul is forced to attend?
- St. Joseph's Indian Residential School
- St. Paul's Indian Residential School
- Shingwauk Indian Residential School
- Blue Quills Indian Residential School