The Bean Trees Study Guide



The Bean Trees Study Guide

Chapters 4, 5, & 6 (pp. 53-89)

Vocabulary: Write definitions below, using context clues (see pages).

apoplectic (p.54) –

dilapidated (p.60) –

nitrites (p.70) –

sanctuary (p.78) –

Discussion Questions: Write complete sentence answers below each question.

1. Why does Lou Ann find Granny Logan and Ivy Logan so irritating?

2. Why is Angel back home?

3. What was Lou Ann’s life like before – when she was a girl in Kentucky?

4. What is significant about Angel pouring the Tug Fork water down the drain? Symbolism?

5. The first paragraph of Chapter 5 is an extended metaphor. To what is the railroad track (and this part of Tucson) compared?

6. Why is the phrase “life had delivered Sandi a truckload of manure” so appropriate? Why does Taylor admire Sandi?

7. How does Taylor meet Fei, La-Isha, and Timothy? How does she react to them?

8. What does Taylor do about day care for Turtle when she goes to work for Mattie?

9. How does Mattie help Taylor get over her fear of tires?

10. What is bothering Taylor about the relationship she has with Lou Ann?

Prediction: Before you read the next chapter, make a prediction about what might happen based on the information you have read so far. DO NOT give “yes” or “no” answer only – EXPLAIN your reasoning.

11. What do you think is going on upstairs at Mattie’s?

Summary: Write a summary below of the main events for Chapter 4, 5, and 6, telling what has been happening – first in Lou Ann’s life – then in Taylor’s life – and finally, in their lives together.

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