Quiz-Touching Spirit Bear

1.   The heavy load of supplies caused the ____________ to wallow through the waves.

• skiff

• was

• wood

• schoolwork

1.   Cole was supposed to complete his _____________ but thought he'd never do it.

• skiff

• was

• wood

• schoolwork

1.   Edwin, the Tlingit elder, built a _____________ shelter for Cole.

• skiff

• was

• wooden

• schoolwork

1.   Edwin advised Cole to cut plenty of ____________ for winter.

• skiff

• was

• wood

• schoolwork

Edwin told Cole not to eat anything unless he knew what it ____________.

• skiff

• was

• wood

• schoolwork

What did Cole think about doing his schoolwork on the island?

• He was eager to complete it.

• He thought he’d never do it.

• He thought it was the most important task.

• He wanted to finish it quickly.

Why did Edwin build a shelter for Cole on the island?

• To have a place to store supplies.

• So Cole would have a place to think and heal.

• To protect Cole from wild animals.

• To keep the rain out.

○        How does Cole's initial attitude towards his banishment reflect his unwillingness to change?

• Cole feels that his banishment is unfair and views it as a punishment rather than an opportunity for growth.

• Cole was excited about the banishment.

• Cole was eager to learn survival skills.

• Cole wanted to be with the animals and the nature.

How does Edwin's teachings about the island’s dangers illustrate the theme of respect for nature?

• The isolation of the island forces Cole to confront his thoughts and feelings without distractions.

• Edwin warns Cole about the dangers of the island.

• Cole displays arrogance and a lack of respect for nature, thinking he can dominate it.

• His lessons about the food sources and the wildlife demonstrate that understanding nature is crucial for survival and healing.

1.   What did Edwin say could teach us more about ourselves than any teacher?

• The oceans

• the rocs

• The stars

• animals