WorksheetsTouching Spirit Bear Quiz
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 16mins
Where was the island located where Cole Matthews agreed to live for a year?
In the middle of a huge lake in Minnesota
Off the coast of Alaska
Just inside the Canadian border near the mouth of a large river
Off the coast of Nova Scotia
How old was Cole Matthews?
14 years old
15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
What was the reason for Cole's banishment to the island?
His failed attempt to rob a hardware store
His long record of truancy, petty theft, and assault
Chronic truancy and running away from home
The violent beating he gave Peter Driscal for ratting on him
What was not true about Cole's parents?
They were divorced
Mr. Matthews was an alcoholic, and he beat Cole
Cole's strong-willed mother constantly argued and fought with his father
They had always hired a lawyer to help him get out of trouble
Why did Cole agree to get involved in Circle Justice?
He didn't want to be tried as an adult and sent to jail
He thought it sounded more like fun than punishment
He enjoyed being alone, especially outdoors
He was a little afraid of Garvey
What was the purpose of Circle Justice?
To heal, not to punish
To isolate offenders and force them to deal with their thoughts
To create suffering for the offender and peace for the victim
To bring the offender back to his beginnings
What was the at.óow that Garvey handed Cole?
A plain brown blanket that had been woven by a Tlingit healer
Made totally from strands of animal hair
Had images of bears woven into the fabric from corner to corner
Entrusted into Cole's care to be passed on later to someone he trusted
Who was Garvey?
Cole's youth probation officer and the person who suggested Circle Justice as an alternative to jail
A counselor at the detention center where Cole had been held for the past several months
A Tlingit elder who read about Cole in a newspaper and became interested in his case
Cole's court-appointed attorney
What happened to Cole shortly after being left alone on the island?
He had a frightening encounter with a large bear
He burned the shelter and everything in it
He became violently ill after eating wild berries that he found growing near the stream
He discovered a cave where he thought he might hide from Garvey and Edwin
Why did Cole's plan to escape by swimming from island to island to the mainland fail?
The water was near freezing, and his body went totally numb almost immediately
There were several large whales feeding in the bay
The nearest island was farther away than it appeared, and he didn't have the strength to reach it
The incoming tide kept him from reaching the bay and pushed him back to shore
What was the main reason for Cole's anger and resentment?
His parents' divorce
His troubled relationship with his father
His inability to fit in at school
His lack of freedom on the island
What was the significance of the Spirit Bear in Cole's journey?
It was a symbol of Cole's anger and resentment
It was a figment of Cole's imagination, representing his guilt
It was a real bear that Cole had to fight for survival
It was a symbol of healing and transformation for Cole
How did Cole's attitude change towards the end of his banishment?
He became more rebellious and angry
He became more remorseful and understanding
He remained indifferent and unrepentant
He became more manipulative and cunning
What was the significance of the at.óow in the story?
It was a symbol of Cole's transformation and healing
It was just a blanket with no special meaning
It was a gift from Garvey to Cole
It was a symbol of Cole's anger and resentment
What was the role of Circle Justice in Cole's journey?
It was a punishment for Cole's actions
It was a healing process that helped Cole change his life
It was a legal procedure that Cole had to go through
It was a community service that Cole had to complete
What was the name of the animal that Cole encountered on the island?
A grizzly bear
A wolf
A moose
A fox
What was the name of the Tlingit elder who helped Cole?
Garvey
Edwin
Peter
Matthews
What did Cole do to the Spirit Bear?
He tried to kill it
He ran away from it
He befriended it
He ignored it
What was the impact of Cole's encounter with the Spirit Bear?
It made him more aggressive and violent
It led him to a path of self-discovery and transformation
It had no significant impact on his life
It made him more fearful and anxious
How did Cole's relationship with his parents influence his behavior?
His relationship with his parents had no influence on his behavior
His troubled relationship with his father led to his anger and resentment
His close relationship with his mother made him more empathetic
His parents' divorce made him more rebellious
What was the significance of the bird in Cole's journey?
It was a symbol of freedom and hope
It was a symbol of Cole's past mistakes
It was a symbol of danger and threat
It had no particular significance
What was the first thing Cole did when he arrived on the island?
He tried to escape on the boat
He burned down the shelter
He tried to swim away
He started looking for food
What was the final outcome of Cole's journey?
He was rescued and returned to his old life
He was transformed and learned to control his anger
He was killed by the Spirit Bear
He was lost on the island forever
What was the role of Garvey in Cole's journey?
He was the judge who sentenced Cole
He was a friend who betrayed Cole
He was a mentor who guided Cole
He was the officer who arrested Cole
How did Cole's encounter with the Spirit Bear change his perspective on life?
It made him realize the importance of power and dominance
It made him understand the value of humility and respect for nature
It made him believe in the supernatural and mystical powers
It made him more fearful and cautious of wildlife
How did Cole's experience on the island change his perspective on life?
It made him more rebellious and angry
It made him realize the importance of taking responsibility for his actions
It made him want to escape from the island and return to his old life
It had no significant impact on his perspective on life
What was the significance of the 'ancestral rock' in Cole's journey?
It was a symbol of Cole's anger and resentment
It was a symbol of healing and transformation for Cole
It was a symbol of Cole's past mistakes
It had no particular significance
What was the reason behind Cole's banishment to the island?
He was sent there for a vacation
He committed a crime and was sent there as part of Circle Justice
He wanted to live in isolation
He was sent there for a school project
How did Cole's encounter with the Spirit Bear change his perspective on life?
It made him realize the importance of respect for nature
It made him more fearful of animals
It had no impact on his perspective
It made him want to hunt more animals
How did Cole's relationship with Garvey evolve throughout the story?
It remained the same throughout the story
It started off strained but eventually they became friends
They had a close relationship from the beginning
They had a hostile relationship throughout the story
What was the significance of the totem pole that Cole carved on the island?
It was a symbol of his past mistakes and regrets
It was a symbol of his journey towards healing and transformation
It was a symbol of his defiance and rebellion against authority
It had no significant meaning and was just a way to pass time
What was the impact of Cole's relationship with Peter, the boy he had assaulted?
It made Cole more aggressive and violent
It made Cole realize the harm he had caused and seek forgiveness
It had no impact on Cole's behavior or attitude
It made Cole resent Peter even more
