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Touching  Spirit  Bear  Final  Test
This  test  will  help  assess  your  knowledge  and  understanding  of  the  novel   Touching
Spirit  Bear  by  Ben  Mikaelson.  The  test  will  have  short  answer  questions.    Make  sure   to  read  all  of  the  questions  carefully,  answering  each  one  to  the  best  of  your  ability.
This  test  is  one  of  three  final  grades  for  this  unit  and  is  worth  55  points.
1.
In  the  space  below,  create  a  timeline  charting  Cole’s  journey  throughout  the   novel.    Use  the  line  provided  below  to  begin  your  timeline.  Your  timeline   must  include  AT  LEAST  5  events.  Make  sure  your  events  are  placed  on  the   timeline  in  the  order  that  they  appeared  in  the  novel.    (10  points)
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2.
Explain  the  purpose  of  Circle  Justice.  How  is  it  different  from  traditional  or
“normal”  justice?  (5  points)
3.
Why  does  Peter  hate  Cole  so  much  at  the  beginning  of  the  book?  (5  points)

4.
Explain  the  message  behind  Garvey’s  “cake  lesson”.  (5  points)
5.
What  does  Cole  discover  about  himself  and  the  world  while  lying  injured   after  the  Spirit  Bear  attacked  him?  Give  at  least  3  specific  examples.  (5   points)
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7.
Why  are  Garvey  and  Edwin  so  willing  to  help  Cole?  (5  points)
What  is  the  at’oow?  Why  did  Garvey  give  it  to  Cole?  (5  points)

8.
Cole  is  given  two  chances  on  the  island.  Compare  and  contrast  his  two   separate  “visits”  to  the  island.  Include  AT  LEAST  3  specific  examples.  (5   points)
9.
When  Peter  first  came  to  the  island,  what  was  his  reaction  to  Cole?  How  did   this  reaction  change?  (5  points)
10.
What  did  Cole  discover  was  Peter’s  secret  talent  on  the  island?  (5  points)