Characters
Who gave Cole the at.óow?
Garvey
When does Cole finally see the Spirit Bear again after he returns to the island?
Cole sees the Spirit Bear when he understands how to become invisible.
Who had a life changing experience the first time he was on the island when he touched a Spirit Bear?
Cole
What was the at.óow in this novel?
A blanket
To whom did Cole give the at.óow?
Peter
Who built the new shelter when Cole returned to the island?
Cole
Why wasn’t Cole able to escape from the island the first time he tried?
Cole tried to swim against the tide and was pushed back to shore.
Which sentence from the novel best supports the idea that Cole must learn to heal himself?
“Wolves often hunted in a pack. Together, they accomplished more than they could alone.”’
“There’s not enough room on this island for you and your attitude.”
“That’s the hardest dance of all, because you face your anger and release it.”
“I think you’re getting closer to understanding the secret of healing.”
“That’s the hardest dance of all, because you face your anger and release it.”
What did Cole start to carve before he began his totem pole?
Cole started to carve a canoe.
Why can’t Cole decide what to carve in the space he reserved for his dance of anger?
Cole must first learn how to help Peter.
Who is Rosey?
the nurse who helped Cole
Why do Garvey and Edwin help Cole?
Helping teens is one way they can help themselves to heal from things in their past.
Why did Cole want to kill the Spirit Bear?
The bear angered Cole because it was not afraid of him.
What was the last thing that Cole carved on his totem pole?
a perfect circle
What did Edwin mean when he told Cole to become invisible?
Edwin meant that Cole had to become a part of his environment and clear his mind completely.
Who taught the concept that in order to heal we need to help others?
Edwin
When Garvey and Edwin returned to the island with Cole after he recovered, they said they were taking him back to the mainland after only a few days. Why did they want to take him back at that time?
They said Cole had not learned anything at all and still blamed everyone else for his problems.
What happened after Cole was mauled by the Spirit Bear?
A storm hit the island, killing baby sparrows in a nest in a nearby tree.
Name 2 things that were included on Cole’s totem pole?
A bear
A mouse
A raindrop
Choose the sentence from the novel that reveals when Cole makes the decision to become a different person.
“Instinctively, Cole gathered what little spit he could in his mouth. When the meager fluid bathed his tongue, he stopped, paused, and then swallowed.”
“Cole picked up the makeshift spear in one hand, the knife blade in the other. Keeping his eyes on the big creature (Spirit Bear), he hurried along the shoreline toward it.”
“He closed his eyes, relaxed and let the balance shift. And as it shifted Cole felt himself floating upward into a cloud.”
“Cole had many things he wanted to explain but he was too weak and tired now.”
“Instinctively, Cole gathered what little spit he could in his mouth. When the meager fluid bathed his tongue, he stopped, paused, and then swallowed.”
Who took time off of work in order to spend time on the island with the boys so they both could heal?
Garvey
What event made Cole’s mother realize that she needed to change?
Cole was almost killed by a bear.
Select the answer that best supports the inference that attacking Cole was a turning point for Peter.
“It’s warmer in the cabin if you want,” called Peter’s hesitant voice.
Reluctantly, Peter came out and began carving at his own log.
Without warning, Peter reached down and gave the (ancestor) rock a hard shove.
For a long time, Peter let himself be hugged, leaning back into Cole.
For a long time, Peter let himself be hugged, leaning back into Cole.
When Edwin took Cole to soak in the pond the first time, he used a stick for a lesson about life. What did the stick represent in his analogy?
Cole’s anger
How does Cole change after he does his dance of anger?
He finally understands that he must help Peter in order to help himself.