Character
How old is Cole?
15
In what city does Cole live?
Minneapolis
How long is Cole's first exile supposed to be?
One year
What is the story's point of view or perspective?
Third person (limited).
Spirit Bear
Forgiveness, pride, dignity, honor
What is the first and last name of the person attacked by Cole?
Peter Driscal
To what state is Cole exiled?
Alaska
Describe the at.oow's appearance.
Colorful, heavy blanket with the art of a totem pole
Name one major and specific conflict in the story
Many answers fit here.
Hot dog
Life
What is Garvey's occupation?
Parole Officer
Spelled correctly, what is Garvey and Edwin's tribe?
Tlingit
Why is Cole interested in circle justice?
It helps him avoid jail.
What is one theme of this story?
Anger is destructive and difficult to control.
Everything is connected through cycles.
People are all capable of changing.
Forgiveness and growth are more productive than simple retribution.
At.oow
Trust
Name a character who changed besides Cole. How did they change?
Possible answers include:Peter, Cole's mother, maybe Peter's parents
What is it that stopped Cole's first attempt to leave the island?
Tides
What is the event that first shows Cole's compassion for others?
Asking the birds if they are okay
Cole setting fire to his cabin is the beginning of which step on the plot chart?
Rising action
Stick and Clouds
Anger and the ability to look past it in life.
Give a physical and personality description of Garvey.
(Descriptions like "Nice" are too easy)
Physical: Built like a bulldog, lazy eyes, gravelly voice
Personality: Patient, generous, understanding.
What locations does Cole visit daily in order to control his anger?
The pond, the ancestor rock hill
What skill allows Cole to see the spirit bear during his second exile? How does he achieve it?
He needs to become invisible. This is done by clearing his mind.
List the climax of BOTH halves of the book.
First half: Touching the spirit bear/accepting his death
Second half: The fight between Cole and Peter/seeing the bear for the final time.
Anger dance
Forgiving one's self