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What is the name of the nurse that attends to Cole?
What is the name of the nurse that attends to Cole?
Rosie
What was Garvey's response when Cole asked, 'Why do you help me?'
What was Garvey's response when Cole asked, 'Why do you help me?'
They are friends
Why did Cole say he burned the shelter on the island?
Why did Cole say he burned the shelter on the island?
He thought nobody cared about him anymore
How many years did Garvey say he spent in prison for his regrettable actions?
How many years did Garvey say he spent in prison for his regrettable actions?
Why does Cole say he wanted to kill the Spirit Bear?
Why does Cole say he wanted to kill the Spirit Bear?
Which limb does Cole no longer have full use of?
Which limb does Cole no longer have full use of?
Did Cole's dad ever visit him in the hospital?
Did Cole's dad ever visit him in the hospital?
What is Cole's reason for wanting to go back to the island?
What is Cole's reason for wanting to go back to the island?
Who wasn't at the Circle Justice meeting?
Who wasn't at the Circle Justice meeting?
In what way does Cole realize that his mother is happier?
In what way does Cole realize that his mother is happier?
Why does Cole say he first wanted to do Circle Justice?
Why does Cole say he first wanted to do Circle Justice?
According to Edwin, people change in two ways. What are those two ways?
According to Edwin, people change in two ways. What are those two ways?
How does Edwin describe anger?
How does Edwin describe anger?
Who says the quote: 'We still believe in you and think there's hope, because of that, we've stuck our necks out so far we feel like two giraffes.'?
Who says the quote: 'We still believe in you and think there's hope, because of that, we've stuck our necks out so far we feel like two giraffes.'?
Does Cole get to go back to the island?
Does Cole get to go back to the island?
How long had it been since Cole found out he is going back to the island when they show up?
How long had it been since Cole found out he is going back to the island when they show up?
In what way do Garvey and Edwin show Cole that he still has not earned their trust?
In what way do Garvey and Edwin show Cole that he still has not earned their trust?
Garvey says, 'The whole world is a ________.'
Garvey says, 'The whole world is a ________.'
What does Edwin say Cole should celebrate?
What does Edwin say Cole should celebrate?
Study Notes
Key Characters and Relationships
- Nurse attending to Cole is named Rosie.
- Garvey responds to Cole's question about help by stating they are friends.
Cole's Actions and Reflections
- Cole burned the shelter because he believed nobody cared about him.
- He expresses a desire to kill the Spirit Bear because it was unafraid of him.
Health and Recovery
- Cole has lost full use of his right arm.
- His father did not visit him in the hospital, highlighting familial neglect.
- He wants to return to the island to see the Spirit Bear.
Circle Justice and Personal Growth
- Peter Driscal was absent from the Circle Justice meeting.
- Cole notices his mother is happier as indicated by her more casual dress.
- Initially, Cole wanted to engage with Circle Justice only to avoid jail.
Insights on Change and Emotions
- Edwin explains that people change through slow persistent pressure or sudden traumatic experiences.
- Anger is described by Edwin as a memory that is never forgotten.
Quotes and Symbolism
- Garvey's quote about hope compares their situation to two giraffes, indicating vulnerability and support.
- Cole is granted permission to return to the island, signifying a chance at redemption after a month of anticipation.
Trust and Celebration
- Garvey and Edwin demonstrate that Cole has yet to earn their trust by removing spark plugs from the boat.
- Edwin encourages Cole to celebrate simply being alive, emphasizing gratitude and the importance of life.
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Description
Explore the key characters, actions, and transformations of Cole in 'Touching Spirit Bear'. This quiz examines the themes of personal growth, relationships, and the impact of emotional experiences in the narrative. Test your understanding of Cole's journey to recovery and the significance of Circle Justice.
