Plot
What event leads Cole to be sent to the island?
Cole is sent to the island after attacking a fellow student, Peter.
Who is the main character in "Touching Spirit Bear"?
Cole Matthews is the main character.
Where does the story primarily take place?
The story takes place in the wilderness of Alaska.
What type of internal conflict is primarily seen in the story?
The primary conflict is Cole's struggle with his anger and feelings of isolation.
Identify the verb in this sentence: "Cole ran through the forest."
The verb is "ran."
What does Cole initially plan to do on the island?
Cole initially plans to escape the island and return home.
Describe Cole's relationship with his father.
Cole doesn't get along with his father because he is a harsh and abusive figure in Cole's life.
What season is it when Cole first arrives at the island?
It is summer when Cole first arrives at the island.
Describe a conflict between Cole and another character.
There is a conflict between Cole and his father, as Cole feels neglected and abused.
What is the subject in the sentence: "The bear roamed the island."
The subject is "The bear."
What does Garvey give Cole and what does he need to learn from it?
He gives him At.oow and he needs to learn to trust others.
Who is Garvey and what role does he play in Cole's life?
Garvey is Cole's parole officer who tries to help him.
Describe the environment of the island. What natural features are present?
The island has dense forests, a river, cliffs, and a beach.
What external conflicts does Cole face while on the island?
Cole faces conflicts with nature, including weather and wildlife, as well as his own survival.
Change the following sentence to past tense: "Cole is angry."
"Cole was angry."
How does Cole react after his TV privileges are taken away?
Cole hits the wall with his fists.
Who causes Cole to be sent to the island ?
Cole beats up Peter Driscal, which causes him to go to the island.
How does Cole plan to escape the island and why?
He plans to swim away because he is a strong swimmer.
Name another internal conflict that Cole faces in the first 3 chapters.
He hates his parents and being abandoned by everyone.
Identify the adjective in this sentence: "The large bear startled Cole."
The adjective is "large."
What is the climax of the first three chapters?
The climax occurs when Cole burns down his shelter.
Who is Edwin and what does he teach Cole about survival?
Edwin is a Tlingit elder who teaches Cole about responsibility and respect for nature.
Two people give Cole what items to help him survive on the island?
Edwin builds him a shelter. His father pays for food, clothes, a bed, an ax, cooking gear,rain gear, rubber boots, and school supplies.
How does Cole try to solve the conflict of being on the island?
He tries to swim away to another island.
What kind of sentence is the following: "Cole was angry, and he wanted to escape the island."
A compound sentence that contains two sentences.