Touching Spirit Bear 14-20

At the begining of this section, how long has it been since Cole was first on the island?

• A year

• A day

• Six months

• We do not know for sure

In Chapter 14, what do we learn about Cole's father?

• He went to the island himself

• He was charged with child abuse

• He visited Cole every day

• He decided to change his life through the Circle Justice program

How has Cole's relationship with his mother changed in Chapter 14?

• Improved
• Worsened
• Stayed the same
• Became distant

According to Edwin, what are the two ways that people change?

• Sonner or later

• Now or never

• Slow, tiny pushes or one traumatic event

• For better or worse

How does Cole pay for supplies and a new shelter?

• Using the money he inherited from a distant relative
• Cole raises money through a bakesale

• Using the money he earns from selling his own belongings

• By borrowing from a friend

At the end of Chapter 15, Circle Justice makes a decision. What is it?

• Allow Cole to return to the island for one year
• Cole has to live with Peter and his family for a year

• Send Cole to jail

• Ban Cole from the island forever

According to Garvey, how is life like a hotdog?

• Life is like a hotdog because it's long and boring.
• Life is like a hotdog because it's cold and tasteless.
• Life is like a hotdog because it's easy to digest.
• Life is what you put into it; it can be a simple meal or a celebration

Why was Cole not able to flee the island in Edwin's skiff?

• The spark plugs were removed

• The propeller was missing
• The engine was flooded
• The skiff was out of fuel

Early in the morning, Edwin takes Cole to a pond. What is the purpose of soaking in the icy water?

• To get rid of anger and stress

• To see if Cole can swim
• To test Cole's endurance
• To make Cole sick

Edwin brings a stick into the water. What lesson is he trying to teach Cole?

• Edwin threw the stick into the ocean to show Cole that he cannot escape the island

• Life can be bumpy, the more you hang on, the more you grow

• Surface Tension
• That you can never get rid of your anger, you have to learn to live with it