Touching Spirit Bear Ch. 1-4

Why is Cole Matthews banished to live alone on an island in Alaska for one year?

• For protection- Peter wants revenge
• Cole is a Tlingit Indian- He must do this instead of jail
• Cole abuses drugs and alcohol- It's a way to help him stop
• Cole robbed and store and beat a kid- It's his punishment.

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Why does Edwin require Cole to wear his clothes inside out?

• It is his way of of getting back at Cole for spitting on him.
• It is to show humility and shame.
• Cole has to learn to do what he’s told without questions.
• It’s symbolic for Cole correcting his internal problems

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What does Cole learn from being told it’s his “last chance” all the time?

• He learns that there are many people who want to help him
• He learns that he will always have “one last chance”
• He learns that he must keep trying to resolve his problems
• He learns that there is never a solution

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Why does counseling have no effect on Cole?

• Cole’s counselors don’t care about him.
• Threats are never followed up with action.
• His counselors only hear what they want to hear.
• Cole runs away from the counseling sessions.

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What are Cole’s parents like?

• Mom- beautiful and smart, Dad- Hard-working
• Mom- wimpy alcoholic, Dad- Never around
• Mom- perfect life, Dad- good man at heart
• Mom- scared Barbie doll, Dad- a drinker with a temper

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What is Circle Justice?

• Group discussions and therapy
• Punishment through natural consequences
• Physical hardship and pain as a revenge
• Focuses on healing, not punishing

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Cole says he’d kill a bear if he sees one.  What does Edwin say?

• Would you really? You have a big ego.
• Animals feel the same way. Remember that.
• That would be an injustice towards nature.
•  It’s better to slip away unnoticed. 

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What is a Spirit Bear?

• It is led by “spirits” to places it is needed.
• It represents pride, dignity, and honor.
• It is a metaphor for one’s own soul.
• It comes in times of crisis for guidance.

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What is an at.oow?

•  A blanket inherited by ancestors
• A bear cub that needs taken care of
• A hunting knife that can’t be used against Spirit Bear
• A spiritual gift to find inner peace

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Which of the following does NOT describe Cole’s personality.

• Selfish
• Fearful
• Angry
• Full of himself

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