Cole Matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum skiff as he faced forward into the cold September wind. Defiantly means...
What is to go against authority, rebel
100
Angry, uncontrollable, violent, blames others
Who is Cole before the bear attack
100
remote island off the coast of Alaska
What is the setting
200
...he raised his head and with a a weak and pinched voice called into the darkened branches, "Are you okay?"
Who is Cole
200
Surviving on the island would have been a piece of cake had he wanted to stay, especially with supplies.
What is idiom
200
After a long day of working and cooking...It was dark when Cole returned to the fire and flopped down wearily on the stump. Wearily means...
What is exhuasted, very tired
200
depressed, afraid, withdrawn from others
Who is Peter
200
Setting and main characters are introduced at the...
What is the beginning situation
300
I'm scared, I'm so scared. My thinking gets all mixed up and I feel like the whole world is falling on me.
Who is Peter
300
the storm kept attacking the earth and sky around him
What is personification
300
Cole caught two more worms that surfaced in the new rain. He dropped them into his mouth and chewed. The animals weren't the only ones who could forage to survive. Forage means...
What is to hunt or search for food
300
wise elder, used to be angry, delivers supplies
Who is Edwin
300
Cole's anger problems is considered ______ conflict
What is major conflict
400
At.oow is something you inherit. This blanket has been handed down for many generations in my family.
Who is Garvey
400
For an eternity, the bear remained standing over Cole in the chilling rain. Finally, it drew in a deep breath
What is a hyperbole
400
After spitting on Edwin, Cole feigned surprise as if he had made a horrible mistake, then twisted at the handcuffs again. Feigned means....
What is artificial or fake
400
alcoholic, abusive, angry
Who is William Matthews
400
Theme(s) of Touching Spirit Bear
What is forgiveness, circle of life, make what you want out of life, anger control
500
You aren't the only creature here. You're part of a much bigger circle. Learn your place or you'll have a rough time.
Who is Edwin
500
The hard ground was a hand pushing Cole’s wounded body away.
What is a metaphor?
500
Cole continued to dance his anger dance on the ground. As he writhed slowly on his back near the coals, his heart pounded as he thought of how he had once been injured on the ground in pain. Writhed means...
What is to twist and turn
500
caring, wants to help, changed, understands circle of life.
What is Cole after the mauling
500
A major turning point in the novel.
What is Cole returns to the island, Peter comes to the island.