Understanding Touching Spirit Bear Chapters

Which of the following best describes how Cole demonstrates responsibility for his actions in chapters 23-25?

• He blames others for his problems.

• He takes ownership and works to repair the shelter and relationships.

• He ignores the tasks given to him.

• He tries to escape the island again.

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What is the main purpose of the totem pole that Cole carves during these chapters?

• To mark his territory on the island.

• To represent his personal journey and healing.

• To scare away animals.

• To impress Garvey and Edwin.

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Which event in chapters 23-25 shows Cole applying a lesson he learned from Edwin about anger?

• He yells at Garvey when frustrated.

• He soaks in the pond and rolls the ancestor rock to calm himself.

• He refuses to participate in any activities.

• He destroys the shelter again.

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How does Peter’s arrival on the island affect Cole’s behavior?

• Cole becomes more aggressive.

• Cole tries to help Peter and show empathy.

• Cole ignores Peter completely.

• Cole asks to leave the island.

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Why does Edwin instruct Cole to carry the ancestor rock up the hill and roll it down each day?

• To build Cole’s physical strength.

• To help Cole symbolically let go of his anger.

• To keep Cole busy.

• To teach Cole about the island’s history.

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Analyze how Cole’s relationship with Peter changes throughout chapters 23-25. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

• Their relationship stays the same; they remain enemies.

• Their relationship improves as Cole shows understanding and patience, such as when he offers Peter help and space.

• Their relationship worsens because Cole ignores Peter.

• Their relationship is not mentioned in these chapters.

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What evidence from chapters 23-25 supports the idea that Cole is truly changing as a person?

• He continues to blame others for his problems.

• He works hard to rebuild the shelter and tries to make amends with Peter.

• He refuses to participate in healing activities.

• He tries to leave the island.

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Suppose you were in Cole’s position on the island with Peter. What steps would you take to build trust, based on Cole’s actions in these chapters?

• Ignore Peter and focus on your own healing.

• Offer help, show patience, and respect Peter’s boundaries, similar to Cole’s approach.

• Force Peter to participate in activities.

• Avoid any interaction with Peter.

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Evaluate the effectiveness of the Circle Justice process for Cole, using examples from chapters 23-25.

• It is ineffective because Cole does not change.

• It is effective because Cole begins to take responsibility and shows real change, such as rebuilding the shelter and helping Peter.

• It is only effective for Peter.

• It is not mentioned in these chapters.

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How does the author use symbolism in chapters 23-25 to show Cole’s progress in healing?

• By describing the weather on the island.

• Through the totem pole and the ancestor rock, which represent Cole’s journey and letting go of anger.

• By focusing on the animals on the island.

• Through Cole’s dreams.

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