chapters 1-3
Who is Nathaniel Blackwood?
the lawyer hired by Cole's father
What is the symbol used to let others know they could talk during the circle?
feather
Which figure of speech is being used in this sentence: "He watched the thick white smoke drift upward like a twisted ribbon dissolving in the sky."
simile
Cole's feelings of helplessness seem to peak when he is unable to control what two bodily functions?
throw up
bowels
At the beginning of chapter 12, "for Cole there was no wind, no cold, no time, no pain, no sound." There existed only one object. What was it?
the Spirit Bear
How long will Cole be in Southeast Alaska?
one year
Why did Cole not get anywhere when he tried to swim away from the island?
the current/tide pushed him back
Cole wishes to attack the Spirit Bear, which is a dumb idea. Why does he want to attack the bear? (Be specific.)
He believes the bear is mocking him and wants to prove everyone should be afraid of Cole.
Cole realizes that life is a circle. Something has to die in order for another thing to live. What is the first thing that must die in order for Cole to live?
the mouse
With his fingertips Cole felt warmth. He felt the bear's breath and heartbeat. He felt one more thing as he looked up at the bear. What did he feel?
trust
Who built the original shelter on the island for Cole?
Edwin, a Tlingit elder
A possible theme at the end of chapter 5 could be "No amount of strength and might can control ________
Mother Nature
Cole is alone on the island and faces three unusual kinds of "characters". Name two of the three forces Cole fights against.
animals
weather
natural occurrences
After Cole has been attacked by the bear, he is lying wounded. He hears a snap and the bear is standing like a statue. What does Cole do to show that he still has the last word?
he spits at the bear
Rosey helps clean up Cole's wounds, applies bandages, and starts an I.V. What is she not able to treat and therefore he must go to a hospital?
she cannot treat his broken bons
Edwin tells Cole, "whatever you do to the animals, you do to _____________
yourself
Cole's father is guilty of drinking too much and what other crime?
child/physical abuse
Cole deals with his powerlessness, loneliness, and helplessness by using three reactions. Name two of the reactions.
anger
hate
violence
Cole wishes he had 'what' to shield him from the mosquitoes and the horse flies that were biting him?
the at.oow
Garvey sees himself in Cole. However, Garvey did not get circle justice. He went to prison for how many years?
five
How does Cole plan to escape from the island at the beginning of the book?
He will swim from island to island.
Punishment will not help Cole to grow and heal. _____ will give Cole the time and solitude he needs to refelct on his actions.
banishment
At the end of chapter 9, Cole begins to realize he does not have control of his life. This is a turning point in the story. What event does the author use to show Cole has changed?
The demise of the tree with the nest and the baby sparrows.
Cole was jealous of the sparrows. At least they had what searching for them, which he felt he did not have?
a mother
Why does Cole get rid of the wad of Spirit Bear hair he had tucked in his jean's pocket?
He will only tell the truth and not have to prove he is telling the truth.