Touching the Spirit Bear Quiz

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

• Jack

• Cole

• Sam

• Emily

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Where does the story take place?

• New York City

• Chicago

• Minneapolis

• Southeast Alaska

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does Cole Matthews agree to participate in the Circle Justice program?

• He wants to avoid going to jail

• He enjoys community service

• His parents forced him to participate

• He wants to make new friends

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• It is a symbol of peace and forgiveness

• It represents danger and fear

• It is Cole's enemy

• It has no significance

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Cole end up on the island where he encounters the Spirit Bear?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Cole initially do to the Spirit Bear when he sees it?

• He tries to feed it

• He throws rocks at it

• He runs away in fear

• He tries to pet it

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is Cole's attitude towards the Tlingit Indian culture at the beginning of the story?

• Disrespectful and dismissive

• Curious and respectful

• Indifferent

• Fearful

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the purpose of the "Circle Justice" program in the story?

• To decide who is guilty or innocent

• To provide therapy for troubled teens

• To bring healing to the community and offenders

• To punish criminals

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Who is the Circle Justice Circle Keeper in the story?

• Peter Driscal

• Edwin

• Garvey

• Rosey

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the bear attack change Cole's perspective on life?

• He becomes more violent and resentful

• He becomes more understanding and compassionate

• He becomes more isolated and angry

• He becomes more reckless and impulsive

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3