Touching Spirit Bear Exam Prep

The only people Cole trusts are his parents.

• True

• False

In the story, who says “I’m here to make sure that my son never causes problems again.”

• Garvey

• Cole's Mom

• Edwin

• Cole's Dad

What does the word banishment mean in the story?

• patience

• Exclusion

• frustration

• demands

at the beginning of the story, Cole can be described as

• fearful & gutless

• shamed & humble

• angry & defiant

• kind & sweet

How do the baby sparrows have an advantage over Cole?

• They are not struggling to survive

• They have a mother who provides for them and protects them

• The birds have freedom

Why does Cole attack the Spirit Bear?

• It is not afraid of him.

• Edwin told him not to.

• He wants to hurt it.

When Cole is rescued and tells Garvey he is Okay, what does he mean by this?

• He is not physically hurt

• He has forgiven his parents

• He has come to terms with his anger and decided to change.

What message is Garvey sending to Cole when he compares life to a hot dog?

• You can survive by eating hot dogs.

• Hot dogs are a special food.

• Life is what you make it.

How does the ancestor rock help Cole?

• It shows the passing of time.

• It represents all his past failures leaving him.

• It symbolizes his anger rolling away.

How does Edwin's ritual at the pond affect Cole?

• He realizes he has a choice to be happy everyday.

• He dreads soaking in the pond because it is so cold.

• He admits that thinking makes him mad.