Exploring Chapters 16-17 of Touching Spirit Bear

Cole returns to an Alaskan island with Garvey and Edwin for a second banishment. He reflects on trust, responsibility, and his past actions. Through a lesson involving a hot dog, Garvey teaches Cole about making life meaningful. Edwin further instructs Cole on managing anger and making choices during a morning swim. Cole contemplates his future and the challenges he will face alone on the island.

What was Cole's emotional state as he approached the island?

• Excited

• Fearful

• Indifferent

• Angry

Why did Edwin and Garvey sell Cole's belongings?

• To punish him

• To fund his second banishment

• To help him start anew

• To teach him a lesson

What did Edwin remove from the boat to prevent Cole from escaping?

• The spark plug

• The oars

• The fuel tank

• The anchor

What was Garvey's lesson with the hot dog?

• To teach about sharing

• To illustrate the importance of making the most out of life

• To show how to cook properly

• To demonstrate patience

How did Garvey make the hot dog a celebration?

• By adding special ingredients

• By sharing it and making toasts

• By cooking it perfectly

• By singing a song

What troubled thoughts kept Cole awake at night?

• His fear of the spirit bear

• His worries about his parents

• His anger and frustration

• All of the above

What did Edwin teach Cole about anger using the stick?

• Anger is a part of life that can be managed

• Anger is more powerful than happiness

• Anger can be completely eliminated

• Anger should be ignored

What did Edwin compare the stick to?

• A river

• The sky

• A tree

• A sword

What did Edwin say about focusing on happiness?

• It is less important than anger

• It is a natural state

• It is a habit that can be learned

• It is impossible to achieve

What did Edwin suggest Cole do in the winter to manage his anger?

• Stay inside by the fire

• Find other ways to look at the right end of the stick

• Go swimming every morning

• Ignore his anger