Touching Spirit Bear Quiz Ch. 14-19

"Your father carried too much baggage from his past-- baggage he never dealt with." What does this 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 his own childhood.
• Cole's father was given too many material things when he was younger and never appreciated them.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What action best demonstrates a change in Mrs. Matthew's attitude toward Cole's situation?

• She stands by Cole's bed and wrings her hands on her visits to the hospital.
• She warns Cole that he is lucky to be alive and he might become crippled.
• She warns Cole not to burn his bridges and pay his debt to society.
• She breaks her silence and presses charges against her ex-husband.

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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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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 it was appropriate to send Cole back into the traditional judicial system.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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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 that 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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CCSS.RL.8.3

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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.
• Coles 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 he is stronger because he can ask for help and tell the truth.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

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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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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

What does Edwin say Cole is supposed to imagine as he rolls the ancestor rock down the hill in Ch. 17?

• The days on the island passing by.
• Everyone he doesn't like.
• All his past failures leaving him.
• His anger rolling away.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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

• Cole realized the frigid pond caused stiffness and pain in his joints.
• Cole realized happiness is a choice to be made one day at a time.
• Cole dreaded soaking because of the bitter cold water.
• Cole admitted that thinking makes him mad.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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What does Cole begin building in Ch. 18?

• A new shelter/cabin
• A totem pole
• A raft to escape the island
• A trap for the spirit bear

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