The Secret Life of Bees Review Quizizz

Why does August choose not to marry? Choose one answer.

• She values her independence and believes marriage would limit her ability to live life on her own terms.

• She feels as the eldest sister, she needs to remain single to preserve the beekeeping business.

• She was once engaged, but her fiancé passed away before the wedding.

• She believes that love is too painful and unpredictable and therefore she loves no one.

How does Lily’s perception of her mother change by the end of the film? Choose one answer.

• She realizes that her mother was not perfect but still loved her.

• She believes her mother abandoned her on purpose.

• She no longer wants to learn about her mother’s past.

• She discovers that August lied about her mother.

What does Lily ultimately gain from her time with the Boatwright sisters? Choose one answer.

• A new family and a sense of self-worth

• A deeper anger toward her mother

• A desire to return home to T. Ray

• The ability to raise her own bees

How does Lily’s view of family change throughout the film? Choose one answer.

• She realizes that family isn’t just about blood, but about love and support

• She becomes convinced that she doesn’t need a family to be strong

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  She decides that she must return to T. Ray to understand her roots

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  She believes that only biological family members can truly love her

Why does June dislike Lily at the beginning of the film? Choose two answers.

• June never liked that August had to work in Lily's mother's home.

• June struggled with helping someone who looked like people who mistreat her.

• She knows Lily is going to cause May to end her life.

• She does not think the family can afford to support a young girl.

How does the Boatwright sisters' home contrast with the world outside? Choose one answer.

• It represents a safe haven of love and acceptance

• It is filled with strict rules and discipline

• It is isolated and disconnected from reality

• It reflects the racial tensions of the outside world

Why is August’s storytelling and wisdom important for Lily? Choose one answer.

• It helps Lily understand the power of history and personal growth

• It confuses Lily and makes her question her beliefs

• It forces Lily to live in the past rather than move forward

• It makes Lily realize that she doesn’t need anyone’s help

How does Zach’s character challenge both Lily and the audience’s expectations? Choose one answer.

• He proves that love can overcome all barriers without struggle

• He shows that race affected opportunities and relationships in America

• He rejects Lily’s friendship to focus on his own life

• He acts as a symbol of anger and rebellion

Why does August give Lily her mother’s belongings, specifically the framed picture? Choose one answer.

• To prove that Deborah once lived with the Boatwrights

• To help Lily face reality that her mother went to the Boatwrights alone

• To prove to Lily that Deborah always loved her

• To further provide evidence that August once took care of Deborah

Make a comparison: August was to Deborah as ​ (a)   is to Lily.

• Rosaleen
• June
• May
• Zach
• T. Ray