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WorksheetsThe Bean Trees
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
In what state does Taylor get pulled over by immigration as she takes Estevan and Esperanza to their sanctuary?
Kentucky
New Mexico
California
South Dakota
While being pulled over, who claims to be Turtle's mother so that the police don't arrest them?
Taylor
Mattie
Lou Ann
Esperanza
Why is Taylor stopped by the police in chapter 14?
All eastbound traffic is being checked
Taylor is speeding
Taylor has a brake light out
Taylor swerves to miss a coyote and is mistaken to be driving under the influence
What word(s) does Taylor see carved into a sign post in chapter 14?
Turn back
Salvation
Faith
Repent
What does Taylor's decision to keep Turtle signify about her character in "The Bean Trees"?
Indecisiveness
Selfishness
Compassion and responsibility
Carelessness
What does the evolving relationship between Taylor and Lou Ann suggest about the theme of friendship in "The Bean Trees"?
It highlights the necessity of companionship.
It shows the difficulties of maintaining friendships.
It underscores the transient nature of relationships.
It illustrates the strength found in shared experiences.
In chapter 14, Taylor finds out that Estevan and Esperanza are actually descendants of what ancient civilization?
Aztec
Mayan
Spanish
Incan
Of the passengers, who is not disturbed by the flatlands of Oklahoma?
Taylor
Turtle
Estevan
Esperanza
What words does Lou Ann use to describe Taylor in Chapter 5?
Smart, cute, skinny
Naive, lovely
Tall, lanky, pretty
Loving, caring
What did Mattie buy for Turtle in Chapter 6?
A doll
A sweater
A book
A painting
Lou Ann cautions Taylor about ______ , afraid that Turtle will choke on them.
M&Ms
Peas
Grapes
Corn
What pops into Taylor's head when the man brings the Spanish-speaking people to Mattie's?
A poem
The first amendment
A song
Food
Taylor, Esteban, Esperanza, and Mattie take a short trip While others are swimming, what is Esperanza obsessed with?
Watching Esteban
Playing with Turtle
Watching Turtle
Taylor
What does Taylor reassure Lou Ann of in Chapter 7?
That Angel will come back
That she is attractive
That things will get better
That she will be a good mother
At the end of chapter 15, who does Taylor ask a favor of?
Mattie and Irene
Esperanza and Estevan
Lou Ann and Angel
Cynthia the social worker
In which state does Taylor begin her journey in 'The Bean Trees'?
Kentucky
Arizona
Oklahoma
Tennessee
What is the name of the child that Taylor becomes responsible for in 'The Bean Trees'?
Esperanza
Turtle
Lou Ann
Mattie
Which character in 'The Bean Trees' is a refugee from Guatemala?
Estevan
Turtle
Lou Ann
Taylor
What is the primary theme explored in 'The Bean Trees'?
Isolation
Friendship
Betrayal
Wealth
What type of business does Mattie own in 'The Bean Trees'?
A restaurant
A car repair shop
A grocery store
A flower shop
How does Taylor acquire Turtle in 'The Bean Trees'?
Adoption agency
Found on the street
Given by a stranger
Orphanage
What is the significance of the title 'The Bean Trees'?
It refers to a place in the story
It symbolizes growth and nurturing
It is a metaphor for isolation
It is the name of a character
Who helps Taylor find a job in Tucson in 'The Bean Trees'?
Lou Ann
Estevan
Mattie
Esperanza
What does Turtle's real name turn out to be in 'The Bean Trees'?
April
May
June
July
What is the relationship between Taylor and Lou Ann in 'The Bean Trees'?
Sisters
Friends
Cousins
Co-workers
