Touching Spirit Bear Chapters 14-15

Why did Cole's mother finally agree to press charges against his dad?

• Because Garvey told her that being silent was just as bad as doing the actual beating

• Because she quit drinking and realized how bad Cole's dad was

• Cole's dad started beating her up too

What does Garvey tell Cole is much harder than physical therapy and healing?

• Forgiving his dad

• Returning to the island

• Healing his mind

Why did Cole hang the attow in his jail cell?

• So it could remind him of the island each minute he was in jail

• So he could use it to keep warm if it got too cold in his cell

• Because he like the colors on it, and he needed decorations in his cell

Why does Cole tell Garvey he wants to go back to the island?

• To see the Spirit Bear

• Because he wants to complete his year there

• Because he liked the feeling of being in nature

How did Cole know the bear wasnt trying to hurt him? (Choose all correct answers)

• He could tell from the bear's eyes that it wasn't trying to hurt him

• He knew it was just defending itself because he tried to kill it

• He knew the bear just wanted food, it wasn't trying to hurt Cole

• He could tell that the bear was just curious about Cole, and Cole scared it

Does Garvey think Cole is lying about the Spirit Bear?

• Yes. He knows Cole couldn't survive a bear attack.

• No. He believes Cole BELIEVES he saw the Spirit Bear.

• No. He believes everything Cole is telling him.

What is the explanation Cole's mom gives for her drinking?

• It helped her ignore all the bad things that were happening

• She was addicted and didn't know how to stop

• It was all she ever knew, she and Cole's dad grew up drinking

What does Cole's mother noticed has changed about Cole?

• His attitude. He talks openly with her.

• His body. Now he needs a cane to walk.

• His feelings. He now shows love toward his mother

What does Peter's lawyer share about Peter's recovery after Cole beat him up? (Choose all correct answers)

• He has slurred speech

• He has less coordination

• He is now afraid of leaving his house

• He has memory loss

Why doesn't Peter's lawyer believe Cole's story?

• Because she has been told there are no white bears on the island

• Because there is no way a young boy could have survived such a dramatic attack

• Because she saw Cole in town the day of the supposed attack