Exploring Chapter 2 of Touching Spirit Bear

Cole is banished to an island as part of Circle Justice, a process meant to help him change. He struggles with anger and isolation, resenting the process and those involved. Edwin and Garvey, his mentors, provide guidance on survival and respecting nature. Despite their efforts, Cole's anger leads him to destroy his shelter and supplies, reflecting his internal turmoil and resistance to change.

What items were included in the box of supplies for Cole?

• Canned foods, clothes, bed roll, cooking gear, heavy rain gear, rubber boots, and schoolwork

• Fresh fruits, clothes, bed roll, cooking gear, light rain gear, rubber boots, and novels

• Fresh fruits, clothes, sleeping bag, cooking gear, light rain gear, rubber boots, and schoolwork

• Canned foods, clothes, sleeping bag, cooking gear, heavy rain gear, rubber boots, and novels

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Why did Cole resent the cabin and the gear provided by his father?

• He preferred to stay in the city

• He thought it was too luxurious

• He felt it was just another buyout from his father

• He wanted to live in a tent

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What was Cole's initial reaction to the concept of Circle Justice?

• He was excited and hopeful

• He thought it was a joke

• He was scared and nervous

• He was indifferent

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What did Garvey say about the Circle Justice process?

• It requires a trial first

• It is a quick and easy process

• It involves a community decision and might take weeks

• It guarantees immediate acceptance

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What did Edwin emphasize about survival on the island?

• Avoiding all animals

• Staying indoors at all times

• Learning from nature and the Spirit Bear

• Relying on others for help

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What is the Spirit Bear known for according to Edwin?

• Its strength and ferocity

• Its pride, dignity, and honor

• Its ability to camouflage

• Its speed and agility

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How did Cole react when left alone on the island?

• He immediately tried to escape

• He started building a new shelter

• He felt a surge of anger and destroyed the supplies

• He felt peaceful and calm

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What did Cole do with the blanket Garvey gave him?

• He kept it safe

• He threw it to the ground

• He gave it back to Garvey

• He used it to start a fire

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What triggered Cole's violent outburst in his detention cell?

• His television privileges were revoked

• He was given extra schoolwork

• He was visited by his parents

• He was moved to a different cell

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What did Garvey suggest Cole needed to understand about the world?

• He can control everything

• The world isn't always a fair place

• The world is always fair

• Everyone is out to get him

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