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Touching Spirit Bear

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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1.

Which of the following best explains why Cole must live in the Alaskan wilderness for a year?

a)

Cole’s father is moving there and Cole has to come along.

b)

The Circle Justice is forcing him to stay there because he cannot get along with the other kids.

c)

The Circle Justice hopes to change Cole’s character by requiring him to learn survival skills.

d)

Cole wants to see a Spirit Bear more than anything else, and Spirit Bears are only seen in the Alaskan wilderness.

2.

The following passage (paragraph 3) mainly shows that . Cole resented the cabin and all this gear. When his father had agreed to pay all the expenses of banishment, it was just another one of his buyouts. Cole had news for him. This was just a sorry game. He twisted harder at the handcuffs and winced at the pain. He wasn’t afraid of pain. He wasn’t afraid of anyone or anything. He was only playing along until he could escape. He glanced back at Garvey. The whole Circle Justice thing had been such a joke. Back in Minneapolis, he had been forced to plead guilty and ask the Circle for help changing his life.

a)

A. Cole is insincere in going through Circle Justice’s efforts to change his life.

b)

B. Cole is nervous about staying in the cabin on his own for a whole year.

c)

C. Cole blames Garvey for getting him into this mess.

d)

D. Cole is grateful toward his father for paying the expenses to help him change his life.

3.

What role does the Spirit Bear play in Cole's journey?

a)

It is a symbol of his anger

b)

It represents his fear

c)

It is a symbol of his healing and transformation

d)

It represents his past mistakes

4.

How does Cole's view of the Spirit Bear change from the beginning to the end of the novel?

a)

From a symbol of fear to a symbol of hope

b)

From an enemy to a friend

c)

From a challenge to conquer to a guide to follow

d)

From a mere animal to a spiritual entity

5.

Describe the transformation in Cole's character from the beginning to the end of the novel.

a)

He becomes more vengeful and angry

b)

He remains unchanged

c)

He becomes more understanding and remorseful

d)

He becomes more isolated and withdrawn

6.

How does Cole prove his change to Garvey and Edwin?

a)

By apologizing to them

b)

By carving a totem pole

c)

By not trying to escape the island again

d)

By helping Peter heal

7.

Explain how the author uses nature to reflect Cole's internal struggles.

a)

Nature is used to show Cole's physical strength

b)

Nature is used to show Cole's isolation and anger

c)

Nature is used to show Cole's wealth

d)

Nature is used to show Cole's intelligence

8.

What role does Edwin play in Cole's journey?

a)

He is Cole's legal guardian

b)

He is a mentor and guide in the healing process

c)

He is an antagonist who doubts Cole's change

d)

He is a friend who supports Cole unconditionally

9.

Analyze the role of Garvey in Cole's transformation.

a)

Garvey acts as a passive observer

b)

Garvey is a negative influence

c)

Garvey is a mentor and guide

d)

Garvey is indifferent to Cole's situation

10.

What is Circle Justice, and how does it affect Cole's fate?

a)

A traditional form of punishment that involves imprisonment

b)

A community service program for young offenders

c)

A healing and rehabilitation process based on Native American traditions

d)

A legal trial by a jury of peers

11.

After he is rescued, Cole wakes up in the dark and calls out to Garvey. Why does Garvey's promise to stay by him all night make Cole relax?

a)

Because he knows the Spirit Bear won't come near Garvey.

b)

Because he still fears being left alone and abandoned.

c)

Because he is afraid his father will beat him again.

d)

Because he is afraid of the bad dreams.

12.

Which of the following is the best sequencing of events for Cole after he arrives in Alaska?

a)

He arrives in the skiff; he has to turn his clothes inside out; he burns the shelter; he sees the sparrow's nest; he sees the bear; he tries to swim from the island; he attacks the bear and gets mauled; he is rescued; he comes to accept that he is

part of a larger world and finds compassion for other living things.

b)

He has to turn his clothes inside out; he arrives in the skiff; he tries to swim away from the island; he burns the shelter; he sees the bear; he attacks the bear and gets mauled; he sees the sparrows' nest; he comes to accept that he is part of a

larger world and finds compassion for other living things; he is rescued.

c)

He arrives in the skiff; he has to turn his clothes inside out; he burns the shelter; he tries to swim away from the island; he sees the bear; he attacks the bear and gets mauled; he sees the sparrows' nest; he comes to accept that he is part of a

larger world and finds compassion for other living things; he is rescued.

d)

He has to turn his clothes inside out; he arrives in the skiff; he burns the shelter; he tries to swim away from the island; he sees the bear; he attacks the bear and gets mauled; he sees the sparrows' nest; he comes to accept that he is part of a

larger world and finds compassion for other living things; he is rescued.

13.

How does Cole's understanding of the Spirit Bear change from Chapter 20 to Chapter 26?

a)

He becomes more fearful of the Spirit Bear.

b)

He learns to respect and learn from the Spirit Bear.

c)

He decides to hunt the Spirit Bear.

d)

He ignores the Spirit Bear completely.

14.

What lesson does Cole learn from the Spirit Bear encounter in these chapters?

a)

That he is invincible.

b)

That he must dominate nature to survive.

c)

That humility and respect are essential for survival.

d)

That he should avoid all wildlife.

15.

What is the significance of the totem pole that Cole carves in these chapters?

a)

It represents his anger and frustration.

b)

It symbolizes his journey and healing process.

c)

It is a gift for his parents.

d)

It is a way to pass time on the island.

16.

Analyze how Cole's relationship with his parents evolves in Chapters 20-26.

a)

It remains unchanged and distant.

b)

It becomes more strained and hostile.

c)

It improves as they begin to understand each other better.

d)

It deteriorates completely.

17.

What role does Edwin play in Cole's transformation during these chapters?

a)

He acts as a strict disciplinarian.

b)

He provides guidance and support.

c)

He is indifferent to Cole's progress.

d)

He discourages Cole from changing.

18.

Evaluate the impact of the island environment on Cole's personal growth.

a)

It has no significant impact on him.

b)

It hinders his ability to change.

c)

It provides a space for reflection and healing.

d)

It makes him more aggressive.

19.

What is the purpose of the dance of anger that Cole performs?

a)

To express his ongoing rage.

b)

To mock the Spirit Bear.

c)

To release his anger and find peace.

d)

To entertain himself.

20.

How does Cole's perception of power change throughout these chapters?

a)

He believes power comes from physical strength.

b)

He realizes true power comes from self-control and understanding.

c)

He thinks power is irrelevant.

d)

He sees power as something to be feared.

21.

What is the primary theme of 'Touching Spirit Bear'?

a)

A) Revenge and retribution

b)

B) Healing and forgiveness

c)

C) Wealth and power

d)

D) Love and friendship

22.

Which character in 'Touching Spirit Bear' is most responsible for guiding Cole towards change?

a)

A) Cole's father

b)

B) The Spirit Bear

c)

C) Garvey

d)

D) Peter

23.

In 'Touching Spirit Bear', what does the at.oow symbolize?

a)

A) Cole's anger

b)

B) Trust and responsibility

c)

C) Fear of the unknown

d)

D) The wilderness

24.

How does the author use the setting of the Alaskan wilderness in 'Touching Spirit Bear'?

a)

A) To highlight Cole's isolation and struggle

b)

B) To show the beauty of nature

c)

C) To depict a place of endless resources

d)

D) To emphasize the harshness of winter

25.

What literary device is primarily used in 'Touching Spirit Bear' to show Cole's internal transformation?

a)

A) Metaphor

b)

B) Foreshadowing

c)

C) Symbolism

d)

D) Irony