Touching Spirit Bear Quiz

What is the name of the main character in Touching Spirit Bear?

• Michael Thompson

• Cole Matthews

• Sam Wilson

• Jack Johnson

Describe Cole Matthews' personality at the beginning of the story.

• Happy, peaceful, and empathetic

• Calm, understanding, and compassionate

• Energetic, friendly, and caring

• Angry, violent, and lacking empathy

What event leads to Cole being sent to the island in Alaska?

• Beating up Peter Driscal

• Stealing a car

• Skipping school

• Failing a test

How does Cole initially feel about the Tlingit Indian culture?

• curious and fascinated

• angry and resentful

• indifferent and apathetic

• proud and appreciative

What is the significance of the Spirit Bear in the story?

• Symbol of confusion and chaos

• Symbol of sadness and despair

• Symbol of fear and destruction

• Symbol of hope and healing

What role does Garvey play in Cole's journey of redemption?

• antagonist and obstacle

• mentor and guide

• irrelevant and insignificant

• detractor and hindrance

Why does Cole choose to stay on the island instead of escaping?

• He is under a spell that prevents him from leaving the island.

• He believes that staying on the island will bring him redemption.

• He is afraid of what awaits him outside the island.

• He wants to confront his inner demons and take responsibility for his actions.

How does Cole's relationship with Peter change throughout the story?

• From hostile to understanding and supportive

• From understanding and supportive to indifferent

• From indifferent to hostile

• From understanding and supportive to hostile

What is the ultimate lesson Cole learns about forgiveness and redemption?

• Forgiveness and redemption are unnecessary and do not lead to personal growth.

• Forgiveness and redemption require self-reflection, acceptance of responsibility, and the willingness to change.

• Forgiveness and redemption are only possible through the actions of others, not through personal change.

• Forgiveness and redemption can be achieved without self-reflection or acceptance of responsibility.

How does the Touching Spirit Bear experience impact Cole's future actions?

• It makes him more selfish and uncaring.

• It has no impact on his future actions.

• It causes him to become more aggressive and violent.

• It helps him develop empathy and take responsibility for his actions.