Exploring Touching Spirit Bear Chapter 23

Cole learns the secret of invisibility by clearing his mind and connecting with nature. He encounters the spirit bear, feeling a deep connection to the world around him. Through a dance of anger, Cole releases his pent-up emotions, ultimately finding forgiveness and healing.

What did Cole realize was the key to becoming invisible?

• Clearing his mind

• Hiding in the dark

• Wearing camouflage

• Moving silently

What did Cole focus on during his morning hike?

• The direction of the wind

• The weight of his backpack

• The sound of his footsteps

• The patterns around him

What did Cole see when he opened his eyes after clearing his mind?

• A fish

• A beaver

• The Spirit Bear

• A white rock

How did Cole prepare his supper on the night of his discovery?

• He cooked it quickly

• He cooked it ceremoniously

• He ate it raw

• He shared it with others

What did Cole do to the fire before starting his dance of anger?

• He moved it

• He extinguished it

• He stoked it

• He ignored it

What did Cole do during his dance of anger?

• He sang a song

• He spun and lunged at imaginary enemies

• He sat quietly

• He meditated

What did Cole do to the tree during his dance of anger?

• He hugged it

• He struck it with his fists

• He climbed it

• He ignored it

What did Cole scream into the darkness after throwing the rock into the water?

• Please forgive me

• I hate you

• Help me

• Go away

What did Cole do with the scattered chunks of wood during his dance?

• He threw them away

• He returned them to the fire pit

• He ignored them

• He buried them

What did Cole feel after his dance of anger was over?

• Relief

• Overwhelming shame

• Happiness

• Indifference