Touching Spirit Bear

Why does Cole spit at the bear?

• Cole wants to attract the bear’s attention.

• Cole wants to show the bear he is ready to die.

• Cole wants to clear his throat before he screams at the bear.

• Cole wants to bring closure to the bear attack and his life so far.

Which of the following is NOT something Cole does to survive?

• Cole eats a mouse, chunks of fish from his own vomit, and more worms.

• Cole places mud over his skin to keep the mosquitoes from biting and to soothe his skin.

• Cole uses the muddy hole to pool water to drink.

• Cole kills Spirit Bear to have food to eat.

Which of the following is NOT how Cole feels about death?

• Cole has accepted death.

• Cole is afraid to die.

• Cole is happy to have seen beauty in nature.

• Cole feels that he has trusted and been trusted with the Spirit Bear.

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.

When Cole says that he’s okay, what does he mean by this?

• Cole does not hurt physically.

• Cole has forgiven his parents for treating him poorly.

• Cole has come to terms with his anger and understands his role in life’s circle.

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

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.”

Why does Cole throw out the hair he pulled from the Spirit Bear?

• 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.

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 his own childhood.

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

What action best demonstrates a change in Mrs. Matthews’ 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.

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