Touching Spirit Bear Chapters 1-18 Summative Review

Which of the following inferences about Cole’s mother is best supported by the text?

• A. She is afraid to confront her mistakes.

• B. She has finally solved her problems.

• C. She resents Cole for his bad decisions.

• D. She is working hard to change.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

According to Cole’s mother in Chapter 14, which of the following does Cole most closely have in common with his father?

• Both Cole and his father were arrested as teenagers.

• Both Cole and his father were abused in their childhood.

• Both Cole and his father have lifelong anger issues.

• Both Cole and his father have had drinking problems.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The Circle meeting in Chapter 15 mainly shows that the Circle ________________________.

• is distrustful and skeptical of Cole

• has started to question the healing system

• believes that Cole deserves a second chance

• wants Cole tried as an adult for his crimes

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following options most closely explains why Edwin pushes Cole at the Circle meeting?

• He wants Cole to experience the pain and suffering that Peter experienced.

• He is mad at Cole for breaking the Circle’s trust and wants to punish him.

• He wants to physically display his metaphor and show that Cole has changed.

• He wants to convince the Circle that Cole is injured and helpless to defend himself.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following selections most likely explains how Cole’s second banishment is more difficult than the first?

• This is Cole’s last chance to make Circle Justice work.

• Cole has to take responsibility for his supplies and shelter.

• Cole’s banishment takes place during winter instead of summer.

• Cole will have to build his cabin without any instructions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Garvey most closely mean when he compares life to a hot dog?

• A. Life is all about eating well.

• B. Life is over before you know it.

• C. Life is what you choose to make of it.

• D. Life is best enjoyed slowly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Cole’s behavior once he arrives on the island adds to the development of the text mainly by ________________ .

• hinting that Cole was lying when he said he was ready to change

• revealing that Cole is actually terrified by the Spirit Bear

• showing that Cole has totally changed and has conquered his weaknesses

• suggesting that Cole still has many ways in which he needs to mature

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following most closely explains why Edwin takes Cole to the freezing pond every morning to soak?

• He wants to punish Cole.

• He wants Cole to see the Spirit Bear again.

• He wants to teach Cole to be mindful.

• He wants Cole to honor his ancestors.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

"Fighting to survive, he could stay here a short while longer. Giving up, he could pass quickly over the edge." What does this quote mean?

• This means that if Cole gives up and stops fighting, he will die soon.

• Cole will have to find a way to call 911 to survive.

• Cole will have to get up and leave, or he will fall off the island.

• This means that if Cole stops fighting the bear, he will live.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Cole's thought, "Food was energy, and energy was life," show that he has changed?

• Cole is thinking about the mouse's life.

• Cole is thinking about the baby birds.

• Cole cares about his life and is trying to survive.

• Cole is hallucinating about the food that burned in the supplies.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3