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Touching Spirit Bear Part II

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to be invisible, and what does Cole believe is the secret to invisibility?

a)

It means not being sensed or felt, mentally or physically; it has to do with having a clear mind - no anger, no desire to control or to hurt.

b)

It means accepting things for what or who they are without any expectations; it makes you invisible to them.

c)

To be invisible, you must connect with your ancestors in the circle of life. You become one with the past, present, and future.

d)

It means understanding your own faults. When you understand your own faults, you can face them and make peace with them.

2.
When Cole returns from his soak, what does he tell Garvey and Edwin he learned that helps them decide to let him stay?
a)
Cole apologizes and says he realizes he'll never get over his anger if he doesn't stop blaming others for everything.
b)
Cole tells them that he is just starting to understand himself. He wants to stay on the island to try to resolve his own problems.
c)
Cole tells Garvey and Edwin that he wants to help his father. He realizes that his father has anger issues, just like he has.
d)
Cole tell Garvey and Edwin that he wants to stay on the island to grow in strength and character to become a better person.
3.
Edwin visits Cole and sees Cole tried to carve the log into a canoe. Although Edwin is not about it, he is proud of Cole for one thing. What is it?
a)
Edwin is proud of Cole for building the shelter all by himself.
b)
Edwin is proud of Cole for cutting the deep groove in the log.
c)
Edwin is proud of Cole for his commitment to the project.
d)
Edwin is proud of Cole for his honesty.
4.

Cole realizes that to become invisible, ...


2 answers

a)

he has to clear his mind

b)

The last time he saw Spirit Bear, he was so close to death that he could hardly think—he had taken control over his life.

c)

The last time he saw Spirit Bear, he was so close to death that he could hardly think—he had completely given up control over his life.

d)

he has to close his mind

5.

What dance does Cole dance?

a)

The dance of the bear.

b)

The dance of anger.

c)

The dance of regret.

d)

The dance of sleep.

6.

Cole attacks ____________ while he dances, taking out all his rage on it.

a)

a cabin

b)

a log

c)

a tree

d)

an attow

7.

Who does Cole forgive?

a)

Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives his dad who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.

b)

Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives everyone who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.

c)

Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives Peter who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.

d)

Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives Edwin who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.

8.
On the morning that Garvey and Edwin left, Garvey gave Cole a/an _______.
a)
knife
b)
totem
c)
at'toow
9.
How does Cole try to find Spirit Bear?
a)
Lay out food for it
b)
Make bear calling noises
c)
Try to cover his human scent
d)
Does a bear dance
10.
 Cole discovers a large log along the beach and realizes that there are two possible uses for it. What are they?
a)
firewood and furniture
b)
canoe and totem
c)
furniture and canoe
d)
firewood and canoe
11.

Why was Cole leaving the bottom of his totem pole empty?

a)

He ran out of ideas to carve

b)

He was tired of carving

c)

He didn't see anymore animals

d)

He was saving it for the anger dance

12.

At the beginning of ch. 23 Cole figures out how to become invisible. What is it?

a)

Cole has to soak in the pond

b)

Cole has to clear his mind

c)

Cole has to meet the Spirit Bear

d)

Cole has to finish carving the totem pole

13.

What dance does Cole perform in ch. 23

a)

the anger dance

b)

the sparrow dance

c)

the fish dance

d)

the spirit bear dance

14.

Cole attacks ____________ while he dances, taking out all his rage on it.

a)

a cabin

b)

a log

c)

a tree

d)

an attow

15.

Cole's last words during his anger dance were ____

a)

"I'm sorry"

b)

"I forgive you"

c)

"I hate you"

d)

"Please forgive me"

16.

What feeling constantly overwhelms Cole in ch. 23?

a)

pride

b)

lonliness

c)

angry

d)

frustration

17.

During the winter, when Cole was confined to the cabin, it left Cole time to think about his schoolwork and about being __.

a)

grateful

b)

mean

c)

loving

d)

alone

18.

What had Peter done in chapter 24 that alarmed everyone?

a)

tried to run away from home

b)

dropped out of school

c)

quit doing therapy

d)

tried to kill himself

19.

What does Cole think will help Peter with his depression?

a)

Peter needs to go through Circle Justice

b)

Peter should forgive everyone

c)

Peter should go to counseling

d)

Peter should come to the island

20.

What does Edwin affirm to Cole that he and Garvey know for sure?

a)

That Peter is in a bad place

b)

That Cole has changed

c)

That Peter and his family are coming to the Island

21.

What other images has Cole carved into his totem by the end of summer? Select all that apply.

a)

seal

b)

sparrow

c)

deer

d)

salmon

22.

What is the secret to being invisible?

a)

Cole must cover himself in mud

b)

Cole must clear his mind

c)

Cole must forgive himself

23.

Whose eyes are watching Cole from the darkness?

a)

The burning embers

b)

The eyes of Peter

c)

The eyes of the Spirit Bear

24.

What is different about Edwin's visit this time?

a)

Cole is happy to see him

b)

Edwin doesn't stay for long

c)

Cole and Edwin get in a fight

25.

What does Cole learn from the beaver?

a)

How to carve

b)

Persistence and patience

c)

Peace and forgiveness

26.

Why does Edwin say that it is important to perform the dances and to carve totems?

a)

A person discovers and creates his or her own story

b)

A person can get over his/her anger

c)

A person can express themselves and their emotions

27.

Why does Edwin return back to the island at the end of chapter 24?

a)

He comes back because he wants to help Cole find a way to help Peter heal from his problems

b)

He comes back to tell Cole that Peter tried to commit suicide again and wants to hear what Cole wanted to say the day before.

c)

He comes back with Peter so Cole can help Peter heal from his problems.

28.

What does Cole learn from the anger dance?

a)

He learned to carve helps him escape.

b)

He learned to fish takes patience.

c)

He learned to survive takes grit.

d)

He learned to forgive gives him control again.

29.

What does Cole have to discover before he can heal?

a)

He has to figure out who he is.

b)

He has to figure out how to help Peter.

c)

He has to figure out how to carve a totem.

d)

He has to figure out the anger dance.

30.

At the end of March what news does Edwin bring?

a)

That Peter died.

b)

It is time for him to leave the island.

c)

It is time for spring fishing.

d)

Peter tried to commit suicide.

31.

How does Cole want to help Peter?

a)

To bring Peter to the island.

b)

To leave the island and go to Peter.

c)

To send Edwin to go get Peter.

d)

None of the above.

32.

Who was in the fishing trawler?

a)

Edwin and Garvey.

b)

Peter and his parents and Garvey.

c)

No one that Cole knew.

d)

Several fishermen.

33.

What advice does Edwin tell Cole to do when the Driscal family arrives?

a)

Make them dinner.

b)

Take them for a tour of the island.

c)

Show them everything he has learned and been through.

d)

Number 2 and 3

34.

What did Cole say when he was asked about the blank part of the totem?

a)

He is still thinking about it.

b)

He is going to put an eagle.

c)

He won't know what to put there until he helps Peter because he hurt him.

d)

He want to leave it blank.

35.

Why do the Driscals bring Peter to the island?

a)

Peter needs to face Cole or he will be haunted by his memories for the rest of his life.

b)

Peter needs to learn a lesson.

c)

Peter needs to learn how to carve a totem.

d)

Peter wanted to come to the island and learn how to survive.

36.

When Peter is in the cabin where does Cole stay?

a)

Cole stays across the river.

b)

Cole stays in a cave.

c)

Cole stays with Edwin.

d)

Cole stays outside in a tent.

37.

What was Peter's response after bumping Cole hard into the water?

a)

Peter laughs right in Cole's face.

b)

Peter pretends to be innocent, lies, and smirks just like Cole use to do.

c)

Peter says he is sorry and it was an accident.

d)

Peter is embarrassed by his clumsiness.

38.

Why does Peter invite Cole to stay in the cabin?

a)

Peter really didn't want Cole to stay in the cabin.

b)

Peter wanted to play a trick on Cole.

c)

Cole was getting sick.

d)

Peter is beginning to trust Cole.

39.

Why does Peter invite Cole to stay in the cabin?

a)

Peter really didn't want Cole to stay in the cabin.

b)

Peter wanted to play a trick on Cole.

c)

Cole was getting sick.

d)

Peter is beginning to trust Cole.

40.

Why is Cole surprised at Peter's mouse carving?

a)

It doesn't look like a mouse.

b)

It is actually very realistic and better than his.

c)

It looks like a cartoon mouse.

d)

None of the above.

41.

When does Peter carve a new bear into Coles' totem?

a)

While Cole is sleeping.

b)

While Cole is watching him.

c)

While Cole and Garvey are out on a hike.

d)

While Cole is eating his dinner.

42.

What are Peter's actions when him and Cole went to the pond together?

a)

Peter starts to fight Cole, but Cole will not fight back and ensures him he will never hurt him again.

b)

Peter starts to fight Cole and they get into a huge brawl.

c)

Peter tells Cole he is leaving.

d)

None of the above

43.

After Cole consoles Peter and hugs him what do they see?

a)

The sky turn into a storm.

b)

An eagle soaring in the sky.

c)

The Spirit Bear.

d)

The sun break through the clouds.

44.

Why do Peter and Cole see Spirit Bear?

a)

They forgave each other.

b)

They forgave themselves.

c)

They allowed themselves to become a part of the big circle.

d)

All of the above.

45.

What gift does Cole Pass on to Peter?

a)

Cole gives Peter his totem pole.

b)

Cole gives Peter the at.oow.

c)

Cole give Peter his fishing pole.

d)

Cole gives Peter the white rock.

46.

What finally gets carved into Cole's empty place on his totem?

a)

They carve an eagle.

b)

They carve a perfect circle.

c)

They carve a beaver.

d)

They carve a selfie.

47.
What does Cole say he's learned from the whales?   
a)
Whales migrate and don't have a home.
b)
Whales are graceful even though they're huge.
c)
Whales eat a lot.
d)
Whales depend on other whales for survival.
48.
Edwin has Cole roll a rock down a large hill.  Why?
a)
to release anger
b)
to kill a coyote
c)
to help build the cabin
d)
to prove he is strong
49.
Edwin has Cole roll a rock down a large hill.  Why?
a)
to release anger
b)
to kill a coyote
c)
to help build the cabin
d)
to prove he is strong
50.
When Cole sees the long log, he thinks about
a)
chopping it up for firewood
b)
making a porch for the cabin
c)
making some carvings to sell
d)
making a canoe to leave
51.
Cole tries to do something in hopes of seeing the Spirit Bear.  What does he do?
a)
Try to make a camo screen to hide behind
b)
Try to make himself invisible 
c)
Try to find a good viewing area
d)
Try to cook some bear bait
52.
What dance does Cole do after he discovers how to become invisible?
a)
The dance of the beaver
b)
The Spirit Bear dance
c)
The dance of power
d)
The dance of anger
53.
Cole questions Edwin and Garvey about why they chose to help him.  What is their response?
a)
They chose to help him because they could not help their own victims
b)
The chose to help him because they earn a good salary for it
c)
They chose to help him because they are studying to be police officers
d)
They chose to help him because his dad abandoned Cole
54.
Why is Peter coming to the island?
a)
Cole needs a chance to make amends
b)
Cole wants to try to make it up to him
c)
Peter's parents want him to hurt Cole
d)
Peter is so depressed he tried to commit suicide
55.
What is Peter's reaction to Cole initially?
a)
He does all he can to help around camp
b)
He does all he can to pester and annoy Cole
c)
He does all he can to completely ignore Cole
d)
He does all he can to find the Spirit Bear
56.
What is the first dance Peter does on the island?
a)
wolf dance
b)
mouse dance
c)
whale dance
57.
What is unusual about the sleeping arrangements when Peter comes to the island?
a)
Peter has to sleep outside
b)
Garvey has to sleep outside
c)
Cole has to sleep outside
58.
What is the final dance Cole does before Peter comes to the island?
a)
Spirit Bear dance
b)
whale dance
c)
wolf dance
d)
anger dance
59.
What does Cole end up putting in the last spot on his totem?
a)
a Spirit Bear
b)
a picture of Garvey
c)
a perfect circle
60.
What does Cole do when Peter beats him?
a)
Tells Garvey
b)
Calls home
c)
Beats him back
d)
nothing 
61.
Why does Cole search for another long log?
a)
To make a canoe
b)
So Peter can have a totem
c)
Because Peter ruined his first one
62.
What is Peter's surprising talent?
a)
carving
b)
dancing
c)
cooking
d)
storytelling
63.
Cole told Peter he trusted him, then asked if Peter would ever trust him back.  After this, he gave Peter
a)
a Snickers
b)
the at oow
c)
a carving knife
64.

Unusual in appearance, outrageous

a)

prosecution (noun)

b)

bizarre (adjective)

c)

saunter (verb)

d)

vices (noun)

65.

exploded with suddenness and violence

a)

solitary (adjective)

b)

vulnerable (adjective)

c)

detonate (verb)

d)

grueling (adjective)

66.

very tiring, exhaustive

a)

solitary (adjective)

b)

vulnerable (adjective)

c)

detonate (verb)

d)

grueling (adjective)

67.

body temperature that is below normal

a)

solitary (adjective)

b)

prosecution (noun)

c)

hypothermia (noun)

d)

grueling (adjective)

68.

the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal change

a)

solitary (adjective)

b)

prosecution (noun)

c)

hypothermia (noun)

d)

grueling (adjective)

69.

open and defenseless to physical or mental injustice

a)

relinquish (verb)

b)

vulnerable (adjective)

c)

solitary (adjective)

d)

bizarre (adjective)

70.

to let go: release or surrender

a)

relinquish (verb)

b)

vulnerable (adjective)

c)

solitary (adjective)

d)

bizarre (adjective)

71.

living secluded or alone

a)

detonate (verb)

b)

relinquish (verb)

c)

solitary (adjective)

d)

vices (noun)

72.

strolled, walk in a slow relaxed manner

a)

detonate (verb)

b)

relinquish (verb)

c)

solitary (adjective)

d)

saunter (verb)

73.

immoral or evil habits or practices, faults

a)

vices (noun)

b)

vulnerable (adjective)

c)

grueliing (adjective)

d)

saunter (verb)