Cole's Journey and Symbolism

Cole works hard on the island, building furniture and collecting firewood. He finds a driftwood log and considers carving a totem, battling the temptation to escape. Edwin visits and approves of his progress. Cole carves an eagle and performs the eagle dance, reflecting on his journey. He learns about healing and totems from Edwin, gaining a deeper understanding of his path.

What was Cole's primary goal while living on the island?

• To live like an animal

• To survive with dignity

• To escape as soon as possible

• To build a luxurious cabin

What did Cole build from driftwood and scraps?

• A fishing rod

• A shelter

• A boat

• Furniture

What did Cole initially think of doing with the driftwood log?

• Using it as firewood

• Carving a totem

• Building a raft

• Making a bridge

Why did Cole feel conflicted about the log?

• He believed it was haunted

• He thought it was too heavy to move

• He was tempted to escape with it

• He wanted to use it for fishing

What did Cole decide to carve on the log?

• A bear

• A canoe

• An eagle

• A wolf

What did Edwin suggest about Cole's visibility to the spirit bear?

• The bear was avoiding him

• The bear was afraid of him

• The bear was curious

• Cole was invisible to the bear

What do totems primarily represent according to Edwin?

• Ancestry and stories

• Wealth

• Territory

• Spiritual power