Touching Spirit Bear Chapters 12-14 Quiz

What changes can you see in how Cole acts in chapters 12-14? How do these changes help him grow?

• Cole's behavior changes from being quiet to being more quiet.

• Cole's behavior changes from being mean and stubborn to showing signs of feeling sorry and understanding others.

• Cole's behavior changes from being nice and caring to being mean and stubborn.

• Cole's behavior changes from feeling sorry and understanding others to being more mean and stubborn.

Explain the disagreement between Cole and Peter in chapters 12-14. How is this disagreement settled and what does it show about the characters?

• The disagreement is about Cole and Peter arguing over who is stronger. It is settled when they have a physical fight and Peter wins, showing that both characters are aggressive and competitive.

• The disagreement is about Cole taking Peter's things and Peter wanting revenge. It is settled when Cole says sorry and Peter forgives him, showing that both characters are selfish and unforgiving.

• The disagreement is about Cole's effort to make things right and Peter's unwillingness to forgive. It is settled when Cole saves Peter from a bear, showing that both characters can change and forgive.

• The disagreement is about Cole not wanting to help Peter and Peter feeling let down. It is settled when Cole helps Peter build a shelter, showing that both characters are ungrateful and unchanging.

Can you tell why the place where the story happens in chapters 12-14 is important? How does it affect the story's mood and tone?

• The story in chapters 12-14 happens in a warm cabin, which makes the story feel safe and friendly.

• The story in chapters 12-14 happens in a tropical paradise, which makes the story feel dangerous and hard.

• The story in chapters 12-14 happens in the wild, which makes the story feel lonely, dangerous, and hard to survive.

• The story in chapters 12-14 happens in a busy city, which makes the story feel peaceful and calm.

What important things happen in chapters 12-14? List the main events that move the story along and explain why they matter.

• Cole meets a friendly bear

• Cole decides to leave the island and return home

• Cole understands he was wrong and says sorry to everyone

• Cole meets the Spirit Bear, gets hurt, and then thinks about what he did.

In chapter 12, the author says 'the air was thick with tension' to talk about the situation. What does this phrase mean about the situation?

• There is a lot of stress and unease in the situation.

• The situation is very calm and relaxed

• The tension in the air is not real

• The situation is full of joy and excitement

What do you think (infer) the characters are feeling when it says 'her eyes sparkled with excitement' in chapter 13? Use clues from the text to support your answer.

• angry

• excited

• bored

• confused

What does 'the sun dipped below the horizon' mean in chapter 14? How does it change the setting?

• It means it's midday. This makes the setting peaceful and calm.

• It means it's evening or sunset. This makes the setting darker and more atmospheric.

• It means it's midnight. This makes the setting mysterious and eerie.

• It means it's morning or sunrise. This makes the setting brighter and more cheerful.

In chapter 14, the author says 'the sound of waves hitting the shore could be heard.' What does this tell us about where the story is happening and how it affects the characters?

• The sound of waves hitting the shore means the story is in a desert, making the characters feel alone and sad.

• The sound of waves hitting the shore means the story is in a busy city, making the characters feel stressed and overwhelmed.

• The sound of waves hitting the shore means the story is in a forest, making the characters feel trapped and scared.

• The sound of waves hitting the shore means the story is near water. This could make the characters feel calm and relaxed, or it could symbolize the power and unpredictability of nature, affecting how the characters feel and act.

How does Cole and Peter's relationship change in chapters 12-14? What does this show about them?

• Cole and Peter's relationship gets more hostile, showing they are aggressive and competitive.

• Cole and Peter's relationship gets better as they learn to understand and forgive each other, showing they can change and grow.

• Cole and Peter's relationship stays the same, showing they are stubborn and don't change.

• Cole and Peter's relationship gets worse as they become more selfish and unforgiving, showing their bad sides.

What does the 'sound of waves hitting the shore' mean in chapter 14? How does it make the story feel?

• The sound of waves hitting the shore makes the story feel lonely and isolated.

• The sound of waves hitting the shore makes the story feel calm and peaceful.

• The sound of waves hitting the shore makes the story feel dangerous and unpredictable.

• The sound of waves hitting the shore makes the story feel happy and excited.