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WorksheetsTouching Spirit Bear Part II
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 40mins
What does it mean to be invisible, and what does Cole believe is the secret to invisibility?
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.
It means accepting things for what or who they are without any expectations; it makes you invisible to them.
To be invisible, you must connect with your ancestors in the circle of life. You become one with the past, present, and future.
It means understanding your own faults. When you understand your own faults, you can face them and make peace with them.
Cole realizes that to become invisible, ...
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he has to clear his mind
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.
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.
he has to close his mind
What dance does Cole dance?
The dance of the bear.
The dance of anger.
The dance of regret.
The dance of sleep.
Cole attacks ____________ while he dances, taking out all his rage on it.
a cabin
a log
a tree
an attow
Who does Cole forgive?
Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives his dad who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.
Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives everyone who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.
Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives Peter who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.
Cole says that he's sorry and that he forgives Edwin who did him wrong…and then he falls to the ground.
Why was Cole leaving the bottom of his totem pole empty?
He ran out of ideas to carve
He was tired of carving
He didn't see anymore animals
He was saving it for the anger dance
At the beginning of ch. 23 Cole figures out how to become invisible. What is it?
Cole has to soak in the pond
Cole has to clear his mind
Cole has to meet the Spirit Bear
Cole has to finish carving the totem pole
What dance does Cole perform in ch. 23
the anger dance
the sparrow dance
the fish dance
the spirit bear dance
Cole attacks ____________ while he dances, taking out all his rage on it.
a cabin
a log
a tree
an attow
Cole's last words during his anger dance were ____
"I'm sorry"
"I forgive you"
"I hate you"
"Please forgive me"
What feeling constantly overwhelms Cole in ch. 23?
pride
lonliness
angry
frustration
During the winter, when Cole was confined to the cabin, it left Cole time to think about his schoolwork and about being __.
grateful
mean
loving
alone
What had Peter done in chapter 24 that alarmed everyone?
tried to run away from home
dropped out of school
quit doing therapy
tried to kill himself
What does Cole think will help Peter with his depression?
Peter needs to go through Circle Justice
Peter should forgive everyone
Peter should go to counseling
Peter should come to the island
What does Edwin affirm to Cole that he and Garvey know for sure?
That Peter is in a bad place
That Cole has changed
That Peter and his family are coming to the Island
What other images has Cole carved into his totem by the end of summer? Select all that apply.
seal
sparrow
deer
salmon
What is the secret to being invisible?
Cole must cover himself in mud
Cole must clear his mind
Cole must forgive himself
Whose eyes are watching Cole from the darkness?
The burning embers
The eyes of Peter
The eyes of the Spirit Bear
What is different about Edwin's visit this time?
Cole is happy to see him
Edwin doesn't stay for long
Cole and Edwin get in a fight
What does Cole learn from the beaver?
How to carve
Persistence and patience
Peace and forgiveness
Why does Edwin say that it is important to perform the dances and to carve totems?
A person discovers and creates his or her own story
A person can get over his/her anger
A person can express themselves and their emotions
Why does Edwin return back to the island at the end of chapter 24?
He comes back because he wants to help Cole find a way to help Peter heal from his problems
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.
He comes back with Peter so Cole can help Peter heal from his problems.
What does Cole learn from the anger dance?
He learned to carve helps him escape.
He learned to fish takes patience.
He learned to survive takes grit.
He learned to forgive gives him control again.
What does Cole have to discover before he can heal?
He has to figure out who he is.
He has to figure out how to help Peter.
He has to figure out how to carve a totem.
He has to figure out the anger dance.
At the end of March what news does Edwin bring?
That Peter died.
It is time for him to leave the island.
It is time for spring fishing.
Peter tried to commit suicide.
How does Cole want to help Peter?
To bring Peter to the island.
To leave the island and go to Peter.
To send Edwin to go get Peter.
None of the above.
Who was in the fishing trawler?
Edwin and Garvey.
Peter and his parents and Garvey.
No one that Cole knew.
Several fishermen.
What advice does Edwin tell Cole to do when the Driscal family arrives?
Make them dinner.
Take them for a tour of the island.
Show them everything he has learned and been through.
Number 2 and 3
What did Cole say when he was asked about the blank part of the totem?
He is still thinking about it.
He is going to put an eagle.
He won't know what to put there until he helps Peter because he hurt him.
He want to leave it blank.
Why do the Driscals bring Peter to the island?
Peter needs to face Cole or he will be haunted by his memories for the rest of his life.
Peter needs to learn a lesson.
Peter needs to learn how to carve a totem.
Peter wanted to come to the island and learn how to survive.
When Peter is in the cabin where does Cole stay?
Cole stays across the river.
Cole stays in a cave.
Cole stays with Edwin.
Cole stays outside in a tent.
What was Peter's response after bumping Cole hard into the water?
Peter laughs right in Cole's face.
Peter pretends to be innocent, lies, and smirks just like Cole use to do.
Peter says he is sorry and it was an accident.
Peter is embarrassed by his clumsiness.
Why does Peter invite Cole to stay in the cabin?
Peter really didn't want Cole to stay in the cabin.
Peter wanted to play a trick on Cole.
Cole was getting sick.
Peter is beginning to trust Cole.
Why does Peter invite Cole to stay in the cabin?
Peter really didn't want Cole to stay in the cabin.
Peter wanted to play a trick on Cole.
Cole was getting sick.
Peter is beginning to trust Cole.
Why is Cole surprised at Peter's mouse carving?
It doesn't look like a mouse.
It is actually very realistic and better than his.
It looks like a cartoon mouse.
None of the above.
When does Peter carve a new bear into Coles' totem?
While Cole is sleeping.
While Cole is watching him.
While Cole and Garvey are out on a hike.
While Cole is eating his dinner.
What are Peter's actions when him and Cole went to the pond together?
Peter starts to fight Cole, but Cole will not fight back and ensures him he will never hurt him again.
Peter starts to fight Cole and they get into a huge brawl.
Peter tells Cole he is leaving.
None of the above
After Cole consoles Peter and hugs him what do they see?
The sky turn into a storm.
An eagle soaring in the sky.
The Spirit Bear.
The sun break through the clouds.
Why do Peter and Cole see Spirit Bear?
They forgave each other.
They forgave themselves.
They allowed themselves to become a part of the big circle.
All of the above.
What gift does Cole Pass on to Peter?
Cole gives Peter his totem pole.
Cole gives Peter the at.oow.
Cole give Peter his fishing pole.
Cole gives Peter the white rock.
What finally gets carved into Cole's empty place on his totem?
They carve an eagle.
They carve a perfect circle.
They carve a beaver.
They carve a selfie.
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