Touching Spirit Bear CH 3-6 Reading QUIZ

When Garvey asks Cole what he doesn't like about his life, Cole's answers reveal that his parents are abusive and neglectful. Which of the following is NOT an example of his parents’ behavior?

• Cole’s father beats him and is verbally abusive.

• Cole’s mother mocks and berates him.

• They drink too much.

• They show no interest in him or his school activities.

Why does Garvey bring groceries to Cole’s cell?

• Garvey knows that the food at the jail is terrible, and he wants to be nice to Cole by bringing him something else to eat.

• He wants to show Cole how life is like a cake; some ingredients taste good and some do not, but together they form a whole cake.

• Garvey knows that the best way to tame an animal is to feed it to build trust, and he believes the method will work with Cole.

• Garvey is trying to bribe Cole into forming a friendship with him to build trust between them.

Cole plans to swim from island to island until he finds a passing boat to take him to the mainland. What happens when he tries to carry out his plan?

• When Cole swims past the breakers, he sees a shark fin in the distance, and he quickly swims back to shore.

• Cole exhausts himself, getting nowhere against the incoming tide, and he floats back in to shore.

• As Cole starts to swim, he realizes how impossible his plan really is, and he heads back to shore.

• Cole thinks he’s swimming to the next island, but he is actually swimming in a circle and ends up where he started.

As he rests on the coals, what strong and haunting realization scares Cole more than anything else?

• Cole realizes he might never see his home or his family again.

• Cole realizes he is totally alone with himself.

• Cole realizes he doesn’t have the strength to move if the coals catch fire.

• Cole realizes he is totally defenseless against the elements of nature.

According to Garvey, why is it important for Peter to forgive Cole?

• Garvey believes that Peter cannot heal until he forgives Cole.

• Garvey believes that until Peter forgives Cole, the rules of Circle Justice will be broken.

• Garvey believes that Peter needs to forgive Cole so they can form a friendship.

• Garvey believes that until Peter forgives Cole, Peter will always feel hatred toward others.

What are the final two circles Cole will be expected to attend?

• Bail Circle and Sentencing Circle

• Amending Circle and Healing Circle

• Healing Circle and Outreach Circle

• Review Circle and Sentencing Circle

Each Circle Justice meeting includes the word circle. When Cole asks, “Is everything always a circle?” what is Garvey’s response?

• Garvey says, “No, but many things are.”

• Garvey says, “Anything worthwhile is a circle. Other shapes are worthless.”

• Garvey walks in a circle around Cole and asks, “What else is there in life?”

• Garvey says, “Life is a circle.”

According to the Keeper, why does justice too often fail?

• Justice fails because criminals are often released from prison early.

• Justice fails because the court system does not care about the accused.

• Justice fails because there is no incentive for the accused to succeed.

• Justice fails because it seeks to punish, not to heal.

For whom is Circle Justice meant?

• It is for those who are ready to heal. It includes both the offender and the victim.

• It is meant for offenders who cannot change their behavior in any other way.

• It is for offenders who are beyond the help of the traditional justice system.

• It is for Native Americans and a select few of their friends.

What is the purpose of the feather at the Circle Justice meeting?

• The feather symbolizes power. In order to speak at the meeting, one must hold the feather to show control and pass it on to give up control.

• The feather symbolizes respect and responsibility. In order to speak at the meeting, one must hold the feather and speak honestly from the heart.

• The feather symbolizes hope. When one holds the feather to speak, it reminds the speaker to be hopeful and positive rather than angry and negative.

• The feather symbolizes freedom. By holding the feather when speaking, one is reminded to speak freely regardless of other people’s opinions.