Touching Spirit Bear Pop Quiz

What did The Keeper use during the Healing Circle that symbolized respect of others and themselves?

• a feather
• a dreamcatcher
• an at.oow
• a cane

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What did Peter say should be Cole's punishment at the circle justice meeting?

• Jail
• Get his head smashed in
• death penalty
• he was too scared to talk

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

Why does Cole burn down his first shelter?

• He needed to start a fire in order to stay warm.

• The fire started accidentally, and Cole didn’t want to burn the shelter.

• The shelter is part of a game that Cole does not want to play.

• None of the above

What is Circle Justice?

• Another form of justice focused on healing rather than punishment.

• A method of physical punishment that involves physical pain as a means of revenge.

• Another form of justice that focuses on punishment through natural consequences.

• Another name for "jail"

Garvey gave Cole an at.oow. What is an at.oow and what does it symbolize?

• The at.oow is a special hunting knife. It symbolizes the strength needed to kill the Spirit Bear.

• The at.oow is a bear cub. It symbolizes the care Cole needs to learn for others.

• The at.oow is a blanket Garvey inherited from his ancestors. It symbolizes trust.

• The at.oow is a spiritual gift. It is meant to help those in spiritual need to find inner peace.

While getting mauled by the Spirit Bear, Cole collected a handful of the bear's fur. Why does he eventually toss the fur into the water?

• Cole wants to forget everything about the island and the Spirit Bear.

• Tossing the hair into the water shows Cole doesn't care about the Spirit Bear.

• The fur was making his pants dirty.

• Cole is done lying and doesn't need to prove anything to anyone anymore.

Why is it significant that Cole glares at Peter during Circle Justice?

• Peter deserves it because he's a snitch.

• It shows that Cole isn't really sorry for what he has done.

• It proves that Peter isn't really hurt at all and Cole knows it.

• It shows that Cole and Peter use to be best friends and they're just mad at each other.

Which quote explains why Garvey helps Cole?

• "'Life is a circle'" (Mikaelsen 34).

• "'This is all about how you do something, now what you do. Even jail can be positive if you go in with a good heart'" (Mikaelsen 12).

• "'When I was your age, I spent five long years in prison for things I'll go to my grave regretting. I lived my early years here in Drake, but no one care enough to take me though Circle Justice'" (Mikaelsen 107).

• "'I don't know how to heal emotional and physical damage. Scars run deep'" (Mikaelsen 49).

Which profile of a graduate is exemplified through the excerpt:

"Mustering all his strength, he raised his head, and with a weak and pinched voice he called into the darkened branches, 'Are you okay?'" (Mikaelsen 79).

• Compassionate citizen

• Critical thinker

• Servant Leader

What is the significance of Edwin's words below?

"'People can change two ways-with slow persistent pressure, or with a single and sudden traumatic experience'" (Mikaelsen 128).

• Edwin does not believe going back to the island will help Cole.

• Edwin is trying to prove that Cole has changed after the attack.

• This is said to make Cole angry. He wants Cole to fight back to prove he hasn't changed.