TSB Major Test 2.2 Review

Read the quotation from chapter 14. "Your father carried too much baggage from his past-baggage he never dealt with." This reveals that Cole's father--

• resents Cole's mother and never explains his feelings

• has difficulty carrying heavy luggage because of an injury from his childhood

• has difficulty dealing with his son because of issues that happened in his own childhood

• he was given too many material things in his childhood and never appreciated them

Read the sentence below from chapter 14. Cole .......... clung to his mother even after she let go, then turned away to hide his misty eyes. The reader can conclude that Cole-

• is begging his mom not to send him back to the island

• is crying because his mom does not love him

• has an emotional connection with his mom in a positive way

• F. does not want to be with his mom

Which sentence BEST supports that Edwin believes Cole is beginning to change?

• People change two ways--with slow persistent pressure, or with a single and sudden traumatic experience.

• Facing a new direction is the first step of any new journey.

• Six months ago, he [Cole] would have come up off the floor swinging after a push like that.

• This line represents a bad path that I want Cole to move away from.

One difference between Cole's hot dog and Garvey's hot dog is--

• Cole burned his hot dog; while Garvey barely cooked his hot dog.

• Cole's hot dog was simple food; while Garvey turned his into a celebration.

• Cole shared his hot dog; while Garvey at all of his.

• Cole ate his hot dog plain; while Garvey put tomato and ketchup on his.

Read the sentences below from chapter 16. "All of life is a hot dog. Make it what you will. I suggest you make your time here on the island a celebration." The author uses figurative language in these sentences to show--

• Cole that life is what you make it.

• Cole that trying to be different than his dad is hopeless.

• Cole that he should always have a celebration when he cooks hot dogs.

• Cole that his life is part of a circle.

Read the sentences from chapter 17 of Edwin talking to Cole. "This pond gave me a choice. I could focus on the left end or the right end of the stick. I could focus on the sunrise or the dark clouds. It was my choice." The reader can conclude that Edwin-

• wants Cole to go swim every morning

• feels like Cole will never learn how to be happy

• wants Cole to accept people for who they are

• wants Cole to realize he can choose to be happy

Read the sentences below from chapter 19 of Edwin speaking to Cole. "Stop your ................. mindless talking! Your words insult me! They're just noise in the air--they don't mean anything." These sentences reveal that Edwin--

• respects Cole and is willing to be insulted by Cole

• dislikes Cole and wants to leave him on the island

• ................. resents Cole and does not trust him

• disagrees with Cole but wants to work towards a solution

Read these sentences from chapter 20. Instead, he [Cole] blurted, "Thanks," then rushed over to continue work on the shelter. Grinning, Cole pulled on his tennis shoes and gloves, and picked up his hammer. He worked hard all day. By dusk, he had finished the roof and framed in the single window. These sentences reveal that Cole--

• is excited to build a shelter to keep him dry when it rains

• is thankful to stay on the island and eager for healing

• is happy because he knows Edwin and Garvey will soon leave

• wants to work so nightmares won't come at night

Select TWO correct answers. Read the sentences from chapter 20. Standing alone on the shoreline, he [Cole] couldn't help but remember how angry he had been the last time he watched the skiff leave. This time he felt only fear, and he admitted it. His palms were sweaty, and his throat tightened. These sentences reveal Cole is--

• Angry

• Anxious

• Relieved

• Afraid

Complete the sentences by selecting the correct answer from the drop down menu. When Cole decides to carve a totem out of the huge log instead of a canoe, this reveals that Cole is

• changing his past and becoming a new person

• staying the same and not learning from his experiences

• avoiding responsibility and running away

• focusing on material wealth and possessions