Touching Spirit Bear 13-18 Review

What is the most important advice Rosey gives Cole at the clinic?

• “Helping others will heal your spirit.”

• “Getting enough rest will help you heal.”

• “Try not to dream about the monsters.”

• “Things will get better before they get worse."

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Why does Cole throw out the hair he pulled from the Spirit Bear?

• He is allergic to the hair.

• He is done lying and wants his word to be enough.

• The hair makes him vulnerable to attack from other predators.

• It is illegal to keep hair from an endangered animal.

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“Your father carried too much baggage from his past – baggage he never dealt with.”

What does the above quote reveal about Cole’s mom’s opinion of her husband?

• Cole’s father resents Cole’s mother and never explains his feelings.

• Cole’s father has difficulty carrying heavy luggage because of an injury in his childhood.

• Cole’s father has difficulty dealing with his son because of what happened in his own childhood.

• Cole’s father was given too many material things when he was younger and never appreciated them.

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What action best demonstrates a change in Mrs. Matthews’ attitude toward Cole’s situation?

• She stands by Cole’s bed and wrings her hands on her visits to the hospital.

• She warns Cole that he is lucky to be alive and he might become crippled.

• She warns Cole not to burn his bridges and pay his debt to society.

• She breaks her silence and presses charges against her ex-husband.

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Peter's lawyer explains to the Circle why Peter did not show up for the Circle that Cole is allowed to go to. Why?

• Peter is still afraid of Cole.

• Peter is not getting better, either emotionally or physically.

• Peter has used Justice Circle to overcome his anger and fear of Cole and has moved on.

• Due to Peter's medical bills, his parents could no longer afford their lawyer; therefore, they cannot attend.

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What do most members of the Circle believe should happen to Cole when he is released from the hospital?

• Most members believe that the attack was enough punishment and he should be set free.

• Most members believe since Cole is injured, he will be better off in the custody of his mother.

• The members believe Cole will succeed if they give him another chance on the island.

• The members believe it was appropriate to send Cole back into the traditional judicial system.

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How does Edwin demonstrate the change in Cole’s life?

• Cole did not come out swinging when Edwin pushed him over.

• Edwin used a circle to demonstrate the path Cole is on.

• Edwin asks Cole to give a speech about how he has changed.

• Cole demonstrated he hasn’t changed by hitting Edwin after he pushed him over.

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The Keeper says that they have no way of knowing if Cole is over his anger. What is his response?

• Cole gets angry and throws a chair at the Keeper.

• Cole agrees, and says that he is a weak person and they should not trust him.

• Cole stays silent and hopes that everyone will ignore him.

• Cole agrees that he is not over the anger, but is stronger because he can ask for help and tell the truth.

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Why does Garvey compare the whole world to a hot dog?

• Life is what you put into it; it can be a simple meal or a celebration.

• Hot dogs are the main food during Cole’s banishment.

• A shared hot dog means the world to Edwin.

• Everyone loves to eat a hot dog at parties.

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What does Edwin say Cole is supposed to imagine as he rolls the ancestor rock down the hill in chapter seventeen?

• the days on the island passing by

• everyone he doesn't like

• his anger rolling away

• all his past failures leaving him

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