Cole is very good at manipulation. Which of the following is an example from Chapter 2 that shows how Cole manipulates people?

Cole lies to the committee members when he says, “Hurting Peter made me think a lot...if I could change places with him, I would.”

Cole assures Garvey that he will certainly make the best of the situation and do all he can to make everyone proud of him.

Cole tries to divide Garvey and Edwin by telling each of them lies concerning what one says about the other.

While in jail, Cole pretends to be the model student, but he actually pays another inmate to do his schoolwork for him.

When Garvey asks Cole what he doesn’t like about his life, Cole’s answers reveal that his parents are abusive and neglectful. Which of the following is NOT an example of his parents’ behavior?

Cole’s mother mocks and berates him.

Cole’s father beats him and is verbally abusive.

They show no interest in him or his school activities.

Why does Garvey bring groceries to Cole’s cell?

He wants to show Cole how life is like a cake; some ingredients taste good and some do not, but together they form a whole cake.

Garvey knows that the food at the jail is terrible, and he wants to be nice to Cole by bringing him something else to eat.

Garvey knows that the best way to tame an animal is to feed it to build trust, and he believes the method will work with Cole.

Garvey is trying to bribe Cole into forming a friendship with him to build trust between them.

According to Garvey, why is it important for Peter to forgive Cole?

Garvey believes that Peter cannot heal until he forgives Cole.

Garvey believes that until Peter forgives Cole, the rules of Circle Justice will be broken.

Garvey believes that Peter needs to forgive Cole so they can form a friendship.

Garvey believes that until Peter forgives Cole, Peter will always feel hatred toward others.

According to the Keeper, why does standard justice often fail?

Justice fails because it seeks to punish, not to heal.

Justice fails because criminals are often released from prison early.

Justice fails because the court system does not care about the accused.

Justice fails because there is no incentive for the accused to succeed.

What is the purpose of the feather at the Circle Justice meeting?

The feather symbolizes respect and responsibility. In order to speak at the meeting, one must hold the feather and speak honestly from the heart.

The feather symbolizes power. In order to speak at the meeting, one must hold the feather to show control and pass it on to give up control.

The feather symbolizes hope. When one holds the feather to speak, it reminds the speaker to be hopeful and positive rather than angry and negative.

The feather symbolizes freedom. By holding the feather when speaking, one is reminded to speak freely regardless of other people’s opinions.

What is Cole’s reaction after Peter speaks at the first Circle Hearing?

Cole thinks that he hadn’t meant to hurt anyone. Peter wouldn’t be in this condition if he had kept his mouth shut.

Cole glares at Peter and corners him after the meeting.

Cole notices how frail Peter is. He truly regrets his behavior and vows to do whatever he can to help Peter recover.

Cole jumps out of his chair and yells that Peter is lying. He grabs Peter’s arm and has to be forcefully restrained by his lawyer.

When Cole first sees the Spirit Bear, what about the bear angers Cole?

The bear stands and looks at Cole without fear, which makes Cole angry.

The bear is white, and Cole has never seen a white bear before, other than a polar bear. Cole thinks he is hallucinating.

The bear is free. Since Cole is not, this angers him.

The bear is eating a fish. Cole realizes he is very hungry and gets angry because the bear has food while he does not.

Will Cole be free after serving his year on the island?

Not necessarily. Cole will appear again before Circle Justice to prove he has changed. He might still have to serve jail time.

Yes. One year on the island is the term of Cole’s sentence, but if he is arrested again, Circle Justice will not be an option.

Not necessarily. Cole will appear again before Circle Justice to prove he has changed. He might have to return to the island for a period of time.

No. Although Cole will serve one year on the island, he will still have to do a significant amount of community service.

Why does Cole attack the Spirit Bear?

Cole had vowed to kill it, and he intends to do so when he sees the bear the second time.

Cole attacks the bear because he is very hungry, and he knows the meat will provide food for a long time.

Cole reasons that if he kills the bear first, he won’t ever have to worry about being attacked.

Cole has no choice but to attack the bear. It has Cole in a position where he has to attack or be attacked.

Why doesn’t the Spirit Bear’s attack make sense to Cole?

Cole thinks the bear should have been scared and run away.

Cole thought Spirit Bears were imaginary—spiritual, not material.

Cole believes that he did nothing to deserve the brutal mauling.

Cole thinks Garvey and Edwin had brought the bear to the island and that it was tame.

While lying on the ground, Cole sees nature around him as a part of something bigger, but he doesn’t feel a part of it. How does Cole describe “his place”?

His place is being in control and wearing dry clothes in a safe, warm room, sleeping and eating without a care in the world.

His place is in his own mind, where no one can hurt him: not the judge, not his father, and not the Spirit Bear.

His place is in jail, the jail of his own home or the island or the prison where Garvey visited him.

His place is at the bottom of the heap where no one cares, no one loves, and no one pays attention to him.

Why does Cole want to knock a nest of baby birds from the tree?

The sight of the mother bird feeding and caring for the baby sparrows reminds Cole of how unloved he feels and how insecure his own life is.

Cole wants to eat the birds. He is starving, and even though they are small, the birds would provide some nutrition.

Cole wants to lash out at something, to have control over something, to hurt something the way he has been hurt.

The birds’ happy chirping is driving him crazy. Cole is jealous that they could be so happy while he is so miserable.

After the lightning hits the spruce tree during the storm, what does Cole realize?

He has always been weak and now understands he was foolish to try to control everything.

The storm will be over soon. Then, he’ll be better able to assess his situation.

He misses his parents, even though they have been abusive and neglectful.

The tree will provide a screen to hide him from the bear.

The death of the baby birds makes Cole question the meaning of life. What do his thoughts lead him to realize?

Cole realizes that to be alive is to have choice, and the power to choose is real power.

Cole realizes that life has no meaning at all. The birds were there and then they were gone.

Cole realizes that the birds were life in nutshell. He decides to dedicate his life to working with birds.

Cole realizes that life is fleeting; it can end in an instant, so make the most of it.

What cycle does Cole now understand?

Cole understands the cycle of life—one lives, dies, and rots and then something else lives, dies, and rots.

Cole understands the cycle of death—when something dies, its spirit lives on in the memories of others.

Cole understands the cycle of generations—that one grows up, becomes a parent, and repeats the traditions of the previous generation.

Cole understands the cycle of nature—how all creatures work and live together in a harmonious pattern of life and death

When he sees the Spirit Bear standing twenty feet away, what does Cole do, and what does this act symbolize?

Cole spits at the bear as a symbol of all that he rejects about his life.

Cole taunts the bear, inviting it to come over so he can try to kill it.

Cole lowers his head and drops his eyes as an act of submission.

Cole shakes his fist at the bear as a symbol of his dominance.

The bear returns and hovers closely over Cole. How does this encounter differ from the previous one?

Instead of spitting at the bear, Cole gently reaches for it, just to feel its fur. In that moment, they connect and trust each other.

The bear stares at Cole, as if it knows staring will infuriate him, but Cole does not get angry.

The bear stands up to its full height on its hind legs showing its dominance over Cole. Cole is truly afraid.

The Spirit Bear paws at the ground near Cole to mark its territory, giving the clear signal that this area belongs to him.

When Cole believes it is “his turn” to die, what emotions does he experience?

Cole is sad but content and accepts death because he has seen beauty and experienced trust.

Cole fears death and is angry that people have caused him to come to this untimely end.

Cole experiences feelings of complete emptiness and loneliness.

Cole is relieved that his miserable existence will soon be over.

Cole is near-death from his injuries, exposure, and lack of food and water. What happens that saves his life?

Edwin and Garvey arrive just in time to take Cole off the island and get him medical care.

A passing airplane surveying storm damage sees Cole and radios Edwin and Garvey for help.

A boat set off course during the storm comes ashore. The captain finds Cole and rushes him to a medical facility.

Edwin comes to the island for one of his visits, finds Cole, and radios for Garvey to bring help.

When Cole insists that he is okay, Garvey thinks Cole is referring to his injuries. What does Cole really mean?

Cole is referring to his emotional well-being. He has experienced a great deal of personal growth, which has changed his outlook on life.

Cole is trying to tell Garvey to leave him alone, that he doesn’t want medical attention or help of any kind. He is okay with dying.

Cole is confused. He thinks his mother is taking him to the hospital, and he is trying to reassure her that everything will be okay.

Cole means that he now understands the cycle of life and the natural order of things. If he is meant to live, he will, and if he is meant to die, he will.

Garvey apologizes to Cole for “getting you into this,” and Cole responds, “My fault!” What is the significance of this statement?

For the first time, Cole is taking responsibility for his own actions.

Even after all Cole has been through, he is still saying what he thinks the other person wants to hear.

Cole is being sensitive to Garvey’s feelings and gives the answer he thinks will make Garvey feel better.

Cole is trying to fool Garvey so that Garvey will stand up for him at the next Circle Justice meeting.

Edwin believes Cole will be okay when what happens?

when Cole finds a reason to live

when the doctors heal Cole’s injuries

when Cole encounters the Spirit Bear again

While under Rosey’s care, Cole has a nightmare. Describe it.

He dreams that people help him and then they turn into monsters and laugh at him.

He dreams that he is swimming away from the island, but the Spirit Bear comes up out of the water to attack him.

He dreams that the Spirit Bear attacks him again, but this time he kills the bear.

He dreams that his dad is beating him but the Spirit Bear appears and attacks his father.

Garvey tells Cole that by helping him, he is helping himself. What information about Garvey’s past does he share with Cole to explain why?

Garvey spent five years in jail. He thinks his life would have been different had someone cared enough to send him through Circle Justice.

Garvey was once mauled by the Spirit Bear. He hopes that by helping Cole heal, he will be able to heal his own spirit.

In his youth, Garvey also beat a man. He was sent through Circle Justice, and wants to help someone else in a similar situation.

Garvey and Edwin were sent to the island as teenagers. They vowed to help others as a way of atoning for the actions of their youth.

When Garvey tells Cole that he may never have full use of his arm again, Cole’s response shows that he has changed his view of the “ingredients” in his “cake.” Summarize Cole’s new attitude.

Cole considers it an ingredient in his cake, and if he likes the cake, then the ingredients that make up the cake are okay.

Losing the use of his arm makes Cole feel like less of a person, just like leaving out something from the cake makes it less of a cake.

The physical handicap of having limited use of his arm is better than the emotional handicap of anger.

Losing the use of his arm is like losing the sugar from the cake. You can still have cake, but it isn’t as sweet. Life will go on, but not as well.

According to Edwin, can a person ever completely stop being angry?

Anger is something that will always be there. A person can only tame his anger.

A person can completely stop being angry if he lives a life helping others who are in need.

Anger can be conquered, but it takes a great deal of time, healing, and punishment.

Anger can be conquered only when a state of peace and love for nature becomes more powerful.

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Authored by STASIA MCKENZIE

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why is Cole Matthews banished to live alone on an island in Southeast Alaska for one year?

Cole is banished to the island for his own protection. Peter Driscal has vowed to get revenge.

Because Cole is a Tlingit Indian, court officials are allowing the Native American method of justice.

Cole abuses drugs and alcohol. Banishment is an effective way to help him stop.

Cole robbed a store and nearly beat Peter Driscal to death. Banishment is the only alternative to jail.

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What does Cole learn from “being referred” repeatedly, while being told each time that it is his “last chance”?

Cole learns that there are many agencies available to help him, but they need more well-trained staff to be effective.

Cole learns that it is the adult term for passing the buck and that he can always count on having one more “last chance.”

Cole learns that one must keep trying. No matter how many times he fails, he has to resolve his own problems.

Cole learns that there is no solution for his problems, and no one takes the responsibility of telling him so.

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How does Cole describe his parents near the beginning of the story?

Cole describes his mom as “a scared Barbie doll, always looking good but never fighting back or standing up to anyone.” He calls his dad “a bullheaded drinker with a temper.”

Cole describes his mom as “a wimpy alcoholic” who occasionally beats him. His dad is “equally as wimpy” and beats him worse than his mom does.

Cole describes his mom as “just like a Barbie doll, beautiful with a seemingly perfect life.” He says his dad “is [his] mom’s Ken. He is not very bright but a good man at heart.”

Cole describes his mom as “a strong, smart, and beautiful woman” and says it is a shame that she married such “a temperamental man who abuses her.”

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Cole has a habit of blaming others for his mistakes. Which of the following is an example of this behavior from the text?

Cole tells Edwin “everything is determined by fate anyway, so no one really makes his own choices in life.”

Cole says Garvey is responsible for “getting [him] stuck on this lousy island.”

Cole believes that if Peter had learned to fight back, he wouldn’t have been hurt so badly.

Cole believes that his mother’s abusiveness toward him makes him want to lash out at others.

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What is Circle Justice?

Circle Justice focuses on healing through group discussions and therapy with a trained group leader called a “Keeper.”

Circle Justice is the Native American term for “justice as nature would have it.” It focuses on punishment through natural consequences.

Circle Justice is a method of punishment that involves physical hardship and pain as a means of revenge.

Circle Justice is a form of justice practiced by native cultures for thousands of years. It focuses on healing, not punishment.

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What is a Spirit Bear?

A Spirit Bear is a special black bear that lives off the coast of British Columbia. It is pure white and represents pride, dignity, and honor.

A Spirit Bear is a polar bear that has wandered far from its natural territory. It is led by “spirits” to places where it is needed.

A Spirit Bear is a Native American metaphor for one’s own soul. If one meditates long enough, the true self will appear.

A Spirit Bear is a white bear that does not really exist; people see it during times of crisis when they need guidance.

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What does Edwin mean when he says, “You live or die by your actions”?

It is a warning to ration his food supplies; if he doesn’t, he might starve to death before Edwin returns.

Whatever happens to Cole will be a result of his own actions; he will no longer be able to blame others.

No one will interfere with Cole’s decisions; if he makes a bad decision, no one will stop him.

If Cole gets himself into a life-threatening situation, he can’t depend on anyone else to save him.

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