"Touching Spirit Bear" Part 2- Comprehension Questions

Who convinces the circle to let Cole go back to the island?

• Cole

• Garvey

• Edwin

• Cole's mom

Who is Cole funding the second trip to the island?

• His dad's money, again

• Garvey did a bake sale

• His mom gave him her savings

• Cole sold his belongings

How is the world like a hotdog?

• It's better when shared with friends

• It is as good as you make it

• The process can be gross

• Life tastes good with ketchup

What lesson does Cole learn from the wolf dance?

• Wolves are solitary creatures

• Wolves rely on teamwork

• Wolves are aggressive and territorial

• Wolves do not form packs

What does Cole take away from the whale dance?

• Whales are persistent and patient

• Whales work in groups to survive

• Whales migrate and do not have a home

• Whales see life from a different perspective

Edwin uses a stick to demonstrate a point to Cole. What is this point?

• Anger never goes away

• Anger is easily removed

• Sticks can be used to cook hotdogs

• A stick is like your ancestors

Why does Cole think his father beats him?

• He hates Cole

• He wants to be stronger than Cole

• He is scared

• He is sad

When Cole gets the log, what does he start carving first?

• A beaver

• A canoe

• The Spirit Bear

• A mouse

How does Cole truly become invisible?

• He floats in the water

• He climbs a tree

• He covers himself with mud

• He clears his mind

What does Cole learn from his dance of anger?

• He learns to forgive

• He learns to be stronger than his enemies

• He learns to be patient

• He learns to cry