WorksheetsTSB chapters 10-12
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 19mins
In chapter 10, Cole is slipping in and out of consciousness as a new pain was building in his body. What happened to Cole that caused him "painful shame?"
Cole soiled himself in his own pants.
Cole felt embarrassed for fighting a bear.
Cole felt regret for Peter.
Cole felt bad for being irritated at the birds.
Why could Cole no longer be angry?
Because the sparrows had died.
Because anger took energy.
Because he realized he was wrong.
Because he was happy instead.
When Cole finally found the baby birds, what had happened to them?
They died from starvation.
They were searching for their mom.
Nothing, they were busy chirping away.
They had died from the storm.
Why was Cole envious over the baby sparrows?
Because they were so cute!
Because they had tried to make it back to the safety of their home.
Because they had a mom, and Cole didn't have a mom.
Because they were eating food, and Cole was starving.
What is the 'circle' that Edwin had spoken of?
You live, die, and rot, then something else lives, dies, and rots.
The circle of life from the Lion King.
A circle's round and has no end.
A circle of trust.
What object makes Cole truly understand, the 'circle' process?
His near death experience.
The newly, dead tree.
Eating the mouse.
Being eaten by maggots.
Check all the boxes that apply to the tree's "circle of life":
Beside him, a tree had died.
Bugs would make a new home in the wood.
The tree would eventually rot into the dirt.
A new seed would grow and another tree would begin.
Cole comes to the conclusion that he wants to live - why do you think he chooses life over death?
Because to be alive is to have a choice (power).
Because the birds made him realize his life could be good.
Because he still wants revenge on Peter.
Because he doesn't want to die because of a bear attack.
Cole realizes that all his life he used what?
Motivation.
Fear.
Fake power.
Confidence.
Cole realizes that he hurt who the most?
Peter.
Himself.
His mom.
Garvey.
How was Cole like the baby sparrows?
He, also, was hungry.
He, also, was helpless.
He, also, wanted wings to fly away.
He, also, couldn't talk.
Food is energy, and energy is:
Powerful.
Strong.
Yummy.
Life.
What does Cole eat and choke on?
Mosquitoes.
Stringy grass.
Horseflies.
A cheeseburger.
Check all that apply.
Cole eats all of the following, for energy:
Grass.
Horseflies.
A mouse.
Chunks of fish from his vomit.
Worms.
Why couldn't Cole feel his right arm?
Because it was broken and covered with mosquitoes.
Because the at.oow was on him.
Because he was numb inside.
What were the "tiny pins pricking him"?
The incessant rain.
Mosquitoes attacking him.
The bear raking him open.
"If only he had the at.oow blanket for protection. He had no idea where the blanket was. How could he have ever tried to burn it?" (87).
This is an example of:
Hyperbole
Alliteration
Irony.
Stupidity.
Before Cole ate the mouse to give him energy, he said that he:
Pitied it.
Hated it.
Loved it.
Deserved it.
Why did Cole feel satisfaction after he ate?
Because he was no longer like the baby sparrows.
Because he was now full and tired.
Because he had provided for himself and could feel his body absorbing the food.
Because he knew that he had power.
Check the two that apply:
How was Cole able to get water?
He opened his mouth and let the rain wet his tongue.
He didn't get any water and needed it desperately.
He dug a hole and drank from the muddle puddle.
He had a water bottle hidden in the supplies.
Cole was lying helplessly on the ground, at the end of chapter 11. What did he do when the spirit bear first approached him.
Cole closed his eyes and braced himself for another attack.
Cole gathered as much saliva as he could and spit at the bear.
Cole asked it to please let him live.
Cole tried to grab more hair to brag about.
Why did Cole cry when the Spirit Bear left him alone?
Because he was at the mercy of this monster.
Because he was filled with joy and happiness that the bear had spared his life.
Because he was dying, alone and insignificant, and nobody cared.
When the Spirit Bear returns, for the third time, how does Cole's response change?
He doesn't hate it.
He feels nothing but hurt for what he did to the bear.
He went to spit at it, then swallowed.
He feels numb.
What does Cole do to the bear, that shocks readers?
Cole hugs the bear.
Cole whispers to the bear.
Cole loves the bear.
Cole reaches out and touches the bear.
Check the two answers that apply:
As he touches the spirit bear, what does Cole feel?
Its breath and heartbeat.
Fear.
Happiness.
Loneliness.
Trust.
What does Cole discover about the world, just as he was growing delirious?
That the world was a horrible place!
That the world was beautiful!
That he could no longer be part of a cruel world.
That he didn't have a place in the world.
Check all that apply:
Before the end of life, Cole had seen what:
Beauty.
Trust.
Love.
Hate.
As Cole laid, in delusion, what were the seagulls doing to him?
Continuing to pick meat off his bones.
Looking for more fish.
Circle the spirit bear.
Squawked to keep Cole awake.
Check all that apply:
Who rescues Cole?
Garvey
Edwin
The Keeper
Cole's dad
What does Cole tell Garvey?
I'm sorry.
I need help.
I want to live.
I am okay.
In chapter 12, Cole believes the bear has come back to finish him. How does Cole feel about dying now:
It made Cole sad, but he accepted his time.
Cole felt rage and anger.
Cole still blamed the world for his circumstance.
Why did the Spirit Bear return to Cole for the last time?
He was upset
He was curious
He hated Cole
He felt compassion
What does Garvey think happened to Cole?
He was mauled by a bear.
He was knocked down by the tree that fell.
He was injured from the fire he started.
He was attacked by Peter.
How does Cole feel after seeing the dead sparrows?
Glad. They deserved to die.
Sad. They were so frail and innocent.
Who cares about dumb little sparrows. I only care about myself.
As Cole reflects on the dead, baby sparrows, he wonders if:
He could have done something to save them.
They, as well as himself, benefited the world.
The spirit bear will eat them.
