Touching Spirit Bear Questions – ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED WITH AT LEAST 2 – 3 SENTENCES!!!

Chapter 1

1. Describe the character of Cole Matthews. Why do you think he acts the way he does? Give examples to prove your point.

2.In your own words explain Circle Justice

Chapter 2

1. What are Cole's feelings about his parents? explain it

further.How is that shown in this section?

2. Why does Cole burn down the shelter? Yes, he was angry, but…

Chapter 3-5

1. What was Garvey trying to make Cole understand when he gave him the cake and ingredients?

2. Why do you suppose Cole was worrying about seeing Peter "for the first time since the beating?"

3. Do you think you would try to escape on the first day of being on the island? Why or why not?

Chapter 6-8

  1. What is the purpose of “feather passing” in the Circle of Justice?
  1. Why does Cole want to attack the Spirit Bear?

Chapter 9-12

1.Why do you suppose Cole feels the way he does about the baby birds and their mother? Do you think he really feels this way, deep down?

2. What does it mean that, "Cole knew he had used 'fake power' many times?"

3. When Spirit Bear comes back, why do you think Cole chooses not to spit on him, but instead touch him?

Ch. 16 – 17

  1. (Ch.16) Cite explicit text evidence that shows one way Cole has changed and explain how he changed. That means write a sentence(s) from the book.
  1. Cole thinks about Peter when he cannot sleep. What are his thoughts? How are these thoughts different from his earlier feelings about Peter?

Ch. 19-21

1. When pushing the rock down the hill, Cole comes to a realization. What is it?

2. Edwin put the spark plugs back in the boat two days before he and Garvey left. What does this indicate?

Ch. 22 - 25

1. What does Cole believe to be the secret to being invisible? Why does he come to this conclusion?

2. Cole spots Spirit Bear every few days now. What does this indicate about the change in Cole?

3. Do you think it is a good idea for Peter to visit the island? Why or why not?

Final Questions 2 - 3 Sentences

1. As the book closes, Peter states "What makes you think I forgave you?" Do you think Peter has forgiven Cole? Why or why not?

2. Explain the different conflicts in this book:

a. Person vs. Person:

b. Person vs. Nature

c. Person vs. Society

d. Person vs. Self