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After reading chapters 4 - 6, you should be able to answer the following questions. The test on //The Bean Trees// will be drawn from these questions.

1) Why does Angel stay at home with Lou Ann when Granny Logan and Ivy visit?

2) How did Granny Logan and Ivy get to Tucson?

3) Why did Granny Logan bring the bottle of Tug Creek water to Tucson?

4) What happened to the bottle of Tug Creek water?

5) Where does Taylor work first in Tucson?

6) How does Taylor quit her first job?

7) Who does Taylor decide to live with? Why?

8) Where does Taylor work next?

9) What are some things Taylor learns to do on her new job?

10) What did Lou Ann miss on the night she went out with Angel and his friends?

Discussion questions:

1) Do you think Angel was telling the truth about the night under the stars? Why or why not?

2) Describe at least three things that Lou Ann is afraid of. Be specific. For example you could say Lou Ann is afraid that there is something wrong with Turtle because she is so quiet and passive, rather than she fears for Turtle.

3) Why do you think Turtle is so quiet and passive? Be sure to give examples from the story.