Exploring Touching Spirit Bear Chapter 1

Cole Matthews, a troubled teen, is sent to a remote Alaskan island as an alternative to jail. Accompanied by Garvey, a parole officer, and Edwin, a Tlingit elder, Cole is introduced to Circle Justice, a healing form of justice. Despite his defiance and troubled past, Cole learns about responsibility and healing through this process. His family dynamics and legal issues are explored, highlighting his journey towards change.

What was Cole Matthews' only way of avoiding a jail cell in Minneapolis?

• Agreeing to banishment on an island

• Agreeing to community service

• Attending a rehabilitation program

• Paying a fine

Who accompanied Cole on his journey to the island?

• His parents

• His friends

• Garvey and Edwin

• His lawyer

Why did Cole not trust Garvey?

• Garvey was too friendly

• Garvey was a paid babysitter

• Garvey was afraid of him

• Garvey was a stranger

What did Edwin order Cole to do to show humility and shame?

• Clean the island

• Wear his clothes inside out

• Write a letter of apology

• Apologize to the villagers

What was Cole's reaction to the villagers' fake concern?

• He appreciated their help

• He felt grateful

• He hated their fake concern

• He ignored them

What did Cole do to Peter Driscoll after the break-in?

• Befriended him

• Apologized to him

• Ignored him

• Beat him up

What was Cole's room like in the detention center?

• Bare and minimalistic

• Messy and unorganized

• Colorful and decorated

• Luxurious and comfortable

How did Cole's parents react to his latest arrest?

• They ignored him

• They hired a lawyer and demanded his release

• They visited him together

• They supported him unconditionally

What is the main goal of Circle Justice according to Garvey?

• To heal and forgive

• To avoid jail time

• To punish the offender

• To pay a fine

What was Cole's initial reaction to Garvey's introduction of Circle Justice?

• He saw it as a way to avoid jail

• He refused to participate

• He was skeptical but willing

• He was genuinely interested