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How does Cole plan escape the island?
Q. How does Cole plan to escape from the island? Run from island to island. Take a boat to the next island.
What does Cole do as soon as the skiff is out of sight?
What does Cole do as soon as the skiff is out of sight? Cole burned down the shelter and all of the supplies.
Who did Cole yell at during the hearing Circle and what did he say?
Cole thinks back to one of the Hearing Circle meetings when his father said that he and Cole’s mother have devoted their whole lives to their son, but that Cole’s just a bad egg. That’s when Cole explodes and yells that if his father were such a devoted parent, he wouldn’t be a drunk who whips his kid for no reason.
What does Garvey say Cole has?
Lasting Impressions. Garvey understands that Cole has ”will and courage,” but he also realizes that Cole’s anger is an entity on its own. Cole blames everyone and everything for his anger and for his actions.
Who will stay with Cole and Peter on the island?
Everyone but Peter gets out until Cole is far away from them. They start a camp fire, and Edwin informs Cole that Garvey will be staying with him and Peter. Peter’s parents mention they will stay until they are certain that Peter is safe. Cole says that he will never hurt anyone again.
Who does Cole argue with at the circle?
Chapters 6-8, pp. 47-73, Study Guide Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Who does Cole argue with at the Circle? | his father |
| 3. What does Peter feel will make things better? | smashing Cole\’s head |
| 4. When will the tide come in? | midday |
| 5. Who does Cole blame for his banishment on the island? | garvey |
Why is Cole in a detention center?
However, due to his angry response to his parents, they eventually stopped coming to visit. The only visitor he had was Garvey, his probation officer. Cole was told that he would remain here until prosecutors filed a motion to transfer him to an adult court. If he was found guilty, he would be sent to an adult prison.
Why did Garvey give Cole a knife?
Garvey gives Cole a hunting knife and says that the knife is like life: it can destroy Cole or help him heal. Garvey suggests that Cole carve to heal.