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The Bean Trees | Quiz

Barbara Kingsolver
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The Bean Trees | Quiz

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1)

Lou Ann cautions Taylor about ______ , afraid that Turtle will choke on them. (from Chapter 6)

Corn.
Candy.
Broccoli.
Peas.
2)

What does Esperanza give to Turtle in Chapter 16? (from Chapter 16)

A bracelet.
A medal.
A ring.
A good luck charm.
3)

Esperanza and Esteban are originally from which country? (from Chapter 7)

Guatemala.
Honduras.
Peru.
Guadalajara.
4)

What does Lou Ann make for dinner in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

Casserole.
Chicken.
Grilled cheese.
Soup.
5)

What is Edna's annoying habit? (from Chapter 7)

Twirling her hair.
Chewing with her mouth open.
Looking past people when speaking to them.
Picking her nose.
6)

Where is Lou Ann during Esperanza's attempted suicide? (from Chapter 9)

With her mother and grandmother.
With her in-laws.
The mountains.
The beach.
7)

Where does Esteban claim Turtle was born while dealing with the adoption? (from Chapter 16)

A hospital.
In his home.
On the street.
A Plymouth.
8)

What does Taylor's mama tell her at the end of the novel? (from Chapter 17)

That she is moving to Oklahoma.
That she is coming to visit.
That she has retired.
That she got a new job.
9)

What did Lou Ann claim to fall for Angel? (from Chapter 8)

She thought he was handsome.
He made her laugh.
He told her she was beautiful.
Because he was exotic.
10)

What was Esteban's profession before coming to the United States? (from Chapter 7)

Policeman.
Vendor.
English teacher.
Spanish techer.
11)

What does the characters stop to smell in Chapter 12? (from Chapter 12)

Each other.
The sand.
The flowers.
The rain.
12)

What happened to Scotty? (from Chapter 9)

He killed himself.
He made a lot of money and moved away.
He died tragically.
He committed murder.
13)

What does Mattie talk about on television? (from Chapter 7)

The horrors of hot dogs.
Refugees.
Gardening tips.
Cooking recipes.
14)

In Chapter 13, Mrs. Parsons signals to a flower. When does this flower bloom? (from Chapter 13)

At night.
Autumn.
Spring.
In the daytime.
15)

What does Lou Ann talk about in length as she and Taylor eat dinner (from Chapter 6)

Angel.
Divorce.
Roller coasters.
Strange ways for people to die.
16)

In Chapter 11, Lou Ann receives a package. Who is it from? (from Chapter 11)

Angel.
Mrs. Parsons.
Edna Poppy.
Lee Sing.
17)

What does Mattie hand to Taylor before she begins her trip with Esteban and Esperanza in Chapter 13? (from Chapter 13)

A envelope of money.
A book for Turtle.
An old necklace.
A good luck charm.
18)

What is Lou Ann involved in during Chapter 10? (from Chapter 10)

Gardening.
Nursing Esperanza back to health.
A job search.
Mourning her divorce.
19)

What does Taylor have to call Esteban and Esperanza while they travel? (from Chapter 15)

John and Jessica.
Steve and Hope.
James and Mary.
Steve and Helen.
20)

What do Esteban, Esperanza and Taylor search for in Chapter 17? (from Chapter 17)

An apartment.
A church.
A restaurant.
A familiar face.
21)

Who did Lou Ann's brother marry? (from Chapter 8)

A Native American woman.
A British woman.
A Hawaiian woman.
An Eskimo woman.
22)

How does Lou Ann interpret travel? (from Chapter 11)

As the journey of life.
A trip somewhere exotic.
A trip home.
As an extended stay.
23)

What does Taylor do when she wakes up next to Esteban? (from Chapter 9)

Cries.
Wakes up disgusted.
Kisses his hand.
Curls next to him and falls back to sleep.
24)

Mattie informs Taylor that Esteban and Esperanza will move away. Where will they go? (from Chapter 11)

A Mongolian tent home.
The beach.
A safe house.
Back to their home.
25)

In an effort to assure Taylor, what does Mattie say that she will handle in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

Tractors.
Trailors.
Convertables.
The police.
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