Gross
What does Cole eat first on the island?
The remains of a fish that seagulls were pecking at.
What are 2 reasons Cole has anger for his father?
He's a drinker, abuser and tries to buy his way out of trouble
What is the name of the group that focuses on healing instead of punishment?
Circle Justice
What odd thing did Cole have to do first when going to the island?
Wear his clothes inside out
Why is Cole in trouble?
broke into store then beat up Peter
What does Cole eat first after the attack?
Grass, worms, beetles and spiders
What is the main reason Cole is angry with his mother?
She didn't come to his rescue when he was being abused. She worries more about her looks than him.
What is the lesson of the cake?
Alone the ingredients are bad, but altogether make something good. Life can have bad parts but that doesn't mean the whole thing is bad.
How does Cole originally plan to escape the island?
What is planning to swim to the next island.
How does Cole really feel about himself?
He can't do anything right, so there's no reason to try. He doesn't think he's worthy of being loved because he's never been loved properly.
How does Cole kill the mouse to eat?
While the mouse chewed at Cole's tongue, when the furry head passed between his teeth he clamped his jaw with every ounce of strength
Edwin says, "Anger keeps you __"
lost
What is the only way change can happen?
You have to want it.
What is the Spirit Bear?
A pure white black bear living on the coast of British Columbia. It has pride, dignity and honor.
What is Peter must forgive Cole before he can heal.
What did Cole fight with the seagulls about?
Eating the chunks of fish from hi vomit
What are Cole's feelings towards what he did Peter during the Circle Justice?
It's Peters fault. He blames Peter for snitching on him.
Choosing to forgive someone is the only way a person can start to __.
heal
What is the at.oow?
A family blanket Garvey trusted Cole to take care of.
What was the only way Cole would trust someone?
They had to be afraid of him. ("if I'm scared you can trust me?" -Garvey)
Besides being torn to shreds, what other bodily issues did Cole have?
Vomiting, goes to the bathroom on himself, covered himself in mud to sooth burning skin from mosquitos
Cole thought if he wasn't injured, what would he have done to the birds?
"crawled up and knocked the nest down. That's what the stupid birds deserved...if he was the mother bird, he would just leave the babies to fend for themselves" pg 75
What is the best way to truly help yourself?
to help others
What were at least 2 things Edwin told Cole to help him survive during his banishment on the island?
Cut wood, eat, keep things dry, and do not touch the Devil's Club plant, only eat food if he knows what it is, learn from animals
How does Cole feel about adults and authority figures?
They didn't really care, it was fake concern. "Everybody had an angle-something they wanted. Until Cole could figure out what Garvey wanted, he resented the visits - he didn't need a friend." pg. 10