Touching Spirit Bear Chapter 14

How does the change in setting affect the plot? 

• 1. It affects how Garvey interacts with Cole. 

• 2. It affects how Cole’s mother shows up for him. 

• 3. It affects how Cole’s father presents himself.

• 4. It affects how the Circle members view Cole.

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2. Which two statements from the passage address how the change in the setting impacts the plot in the passage?

• 1. The next day, Cole’s mother reluctantly agreed to press charges and testify against Cole’s father. 

• 2. Cole hobbled slowly but without help down the sidewalk leading away from the hospital. 

• 3. Suddenly, Cole’s mom reached out and hugged Cole, clinging to him. He heard her sob. 

• 4. During Cole’s hospital stay, many people from the Circle had visited him, including his mother.

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3. Part A: How does Cole react to the change of setting? 

• 4. Cole is optimistic.

• 2. Cole is heartbroken.

• 3. Cole is puzzled. 

• 1. Cole is angered.

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4. Part B: Select two details that support your answer in Part A. 

• 2. Cole studied her curiously.

• 1. Nobody was there after dark when visiting hours ended, when Cole was left alone with his thoughts.

• 4. Garvey asked, “Did you get settled?”

• 3. Did you find out what’s going to happen to me now? 

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5. This text has two themes. “You never know how important something is until it is gone” and “You learn from failure.” Which statement below compares the themes in the text? 

• 1. Cole becomes dependent on the memories of the island to navigate the detention center and uses them to keep him grounded in times where anger appears. 

• 2. Cole accepts his mom’s love and tries to hold back his tears during encounters with her. 

• 3. Cole wishes to be back on the island but does not quite know why. 

• 4. Cole is responsive to Garvey and admits to his mom that he will be okay as he heads back to the detention center.

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6. Part A: Select two similar themes from the text.

• 1. You cannot heal from trauma alone. 

• 2. Do not blame others for your actions. 

• 3. One event can change your life for the better or worse.  

• 4. The biggest impact can come unexpectedly. 

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7. Part B: Select two details from the text that support how the themes are developed.

8. 1. One event can change your life for the better or worse. 

4. 2. The biggest impact can come unexpectedly. 

• 4. “Cole’s response to this opportunity was very disappointing, the Keeper concluded.” 

• 1. “Cole clung to his mother even after she let go, then turned away to hide his misty eyes.” 

• 3. “You weren't the one who hit me.” 

• 2. “I’m wishing I hadn’t blown my chance on the island.”

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8. How does the symbolism of the at.oow enhance the meaning of the passage? 

• 3. The at.oow enhances the passage by showing how trust is key to survival. 

• 4. The at.oow enhances the passage by giving Cole memories of the island.  

• 2. The at.oow enhances the passage by showing that the opportunity on the island had been horrible for Cole. 

• 1. The at.oow enhances the passage by giving Cole something to look at while detained.  

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