Touching Spirit Bear 12-16

When Cole tells Garvey that he is OK, what does he mean?

• Cole isn't hurt physically anymore

• Cole has forgiven his parents for treating him poorly

• Cole has come to terms with his anger and understands his place in the circle of life

• Cole has accepted that he will always be a bad person

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Why does Cole throw the hair he pulled off the Spirit Bear into the water?

• He is allergic to the hair.

• He is done lying and wants his word to be enough.

• The hair makes him vulnerable to attack from other predators.

• It is illegal to keep hair from an endangered animal.

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“Your father carried too much baggage from his past – baggage he never dealt with.” What does the above quote reveal about Cole’s mom’s opinion of her husband?

• Cole’s father resents Cole’s mother and never explains his feelings.

• Cole’s father has difficulty carrying heavy luggage because of an injury in his childhood.

• Cole’s father has difficulty dealing with his son because of what happened in h is own childhood.

• Cole’s father was given too many material things when he was younger and never appreciated them.

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When Cole returns to the circle, there are two people missing. Who are they?

• Edwin and Garvey

• Cole’s lawyer and Peter’s lawyer

• Cole’s father and Peter

• Cole’s mother and father

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What do most members of the Circle believe should happen to Cole when he is released from the hospital?

• Most members believe that the attack was enough punishment and he should be set free.

• Most members believe since Cole is injured, he will be better off in the custody of his mother.

• The members believe Cole will succeed if they give him another chance on the island.

• The members believe they should send Cole back into the traditional judicial system.

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How does Edwin demonstrate the change in Cole’s life?

• Cole did not come out swinging when Edwin pushed him over.

• Edwin used a circle to demonstrate the path Cole is on.

• Edwin asks Cole to give a speech about how he has changed.

• Cole demonstrated he hasn’t changed by hitting Edwin after he pushed him over.

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The Keeper says that they have no way of knowing if Cole is over his anger. What is his response?

• Cole gets angry and throws a chair at the Keeper.

• Cole agrees, and says that he is a weak person and they should not trust him.

• Cole stays silent and hopes that everyone will ignore him.

• Cole agrees that he is not over the anger, but is stronger because he can ask for help and tell the truth.

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Why does the author compare the whole world to a hot dog?

• Life is what you put into it; it can be a simple meal or a celebration.

• Hot dogs are the main food during Cole’s banishment.

• A shared hot dog means the world to Edwin.

• Everyone loves to eat a hot dog at parties.

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What is the most important advice Rosey gives Cole at the clinic?

• “Helping others will heal your spirit.”

• “Getting enough rest will help you heal.”

• “Try not to dream about the monsters.”

• “Things will get worse before they get better.”

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What was the buzzing sound Cole heard?

• Flies buzzing around his head.

• A chainsaw buzzing in the forest.

• Cole was imagining the buzzing because he was delirious.

• The motor of the boat containing Edwin and Garvey.

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