Touching Spirit Bear Quiz: Chapters 1-17

What is the main reason Cole Matthews is sent to the island in "Touching Spirit Bear"?

• To escape from his family

• As a punishment for his crimes

• To learn survival skills

• For a vacation

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

How does Cole initially feel about the Circle Justice process?

• Hopeful

• Indifferent

• Skeptical

• Enthusiastic

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the significance of the at.óow blanket in the story?

• It represents Cole's wealth

• It is a symbol of trust and responsibility

• It is used for warmth

• It is a family heirloom

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Which animal does Cole encounter that plays a significant role in his transformation?

• A wolf

• A bear

• An eagle

• A fox

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What does Cole do to the Spirit Bear during their first encounter?

• He feeds it

• He tries to pet it

• He attacks it

• He runs away

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson does Cole learn from the Spirit Bear after their confrontation?

• The importance of strength

• The value of humility and respect

• How to hunt

• The need for revenge

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why does Cole destroy his shelter on the island?

• To build a better one

• Out of anger and defiance

• To make room for a garden

• To hide from the Spirit Bear

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What role does Edwin play in Cole's journey?

• He is Cole's lawyer

• He is a fellow island inhabitant

• He is a mentor and guide

• He is Cole's father

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Cole's perception of his parents change throughout the story?

• He becomes more resentful

• He starts to understand and forgive them

• He becomes indifferent

• He idolizes them

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the purpose of the ancestor rock exercise that Edwin teaches Cole?

• To build physical strength

• To connect with nature

• To release anger and reflect on life

• To mark territory

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3