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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

“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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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

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.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Internal struggle and transformation of the main character

• The main conflict is a natural disaster that threatens the characters

• The main conflict is a love triangle between the main characters

• The main conflict is between two warring tribes

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the main character change throughout the story?

• The main character becomes more aggressive and hostile

• The main character changes from being angry and rebellious to becoming more introspective and compassionate.

• The main character remains the same throughout the story

• The main character becomes less caring and more selfish

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the climax of the story?

• The climax is when Cole is sent to the island

• The climax is when Cole is attacked by the Spirit Bear and realizes the impact of his actions.

• The climax is when Cole makes a totem pole

• The climax is when Cole goes fishing with Garvey

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

A cutting, short blow, especially a downward one

• chop
• irked
• awning
• writhed

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Continued existence or occurrence; continued effort

• writhed
• persistence
• sullen
• vaulted

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4