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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why was Taylor chosen for the job in her hometown?
2. What does Lou Ann wear to bed the night Angel leaves her?
3. What nationality is Angel?
4. What does Lou Ann want to do after realizing that Angel has left her?
5. What year was the dial-up phone system installed in Taylor's hometown?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the incident in the garden between Taylor, Lou Ann and Turtle in Chapter 10.
2. In Chapter 7, Esteban tells a story. What is his story about, and at what point in the chapter does he decide to include it? Why do you believe he does this?
3. Describe the conversation between Mattie and Taylor in Chapter 13, regarding Esteban and Esperanza.
4. What type of ceremony does Lou Ann decide to hold for her baby's christening? Why?
5. Describe Lou Ann's character at the beginning of Chapter 2.
6. What are Lou Ann's "routines"? And why does she perform them?
7. Bildungsroman is a literary genre that is the coming of age story. In what way do you believe that The Bean Trees could be classified as a bildungsroman?
8. Describe the conditions a Red Hot Mama's salsa factory. Does Lou Ann like this job?
9. Explain the situation that takes place in the law office.
10. In Chapter 9, Esteban reveals the truth about their daughter, Ismene, and how she was taken from him. Explain circumstances that led to Ismene being taken.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain what it means to you that Mattie has never changed the name of the tire shop given that she may not completely agree the religious fanaticism of her late husband. Do you believe that the name gives her something to hold onto? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Esteban and Angel are the most prominent male characters in text; however, they are very different from one another. Compare and contrast Angel and Esteban. What do they each symbolize in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Mattie is a strong older woman who appears to be very wise. Kingsolver uses Mattie as a vessel to project socio-political ideals. Do you believe that Mattie is a surrogate for Kingsolver? Why or why not?
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