Bean+Trees+15-16

After reading chapters 15-16 you should be able to answer the following questions. The test on //The Bean Trees// will be drawn from these questions.

1) What is different about the Lake of the Cherokees from the rest of Oklahoma?

2) How does Esperanza change at Lake of the Cherokees?

3) What does Turtle say when she buries her doll?

4) Who do Esperanza and Estevan pretend to be in Oklahoma City?

5) What do Esperanza and Estevan sign off on in Oklahoma City?

6) What excuse is used to show that Turtle has no birth certificate.

7) What is Turtle's legal name?

Discussion Questions:

1) Taylor is concerned about protecting her daughter, but knows she can't. Write a brief note of at least 4-5 sentences to Taylor as if you were her friend. Be sure to include references to the story.

2) One of the toughest things to do as a human is let go. Write at least one sentence on what each of these characters must let go of: Taylor, Esperanza, Estevan, Turtle.

3) Taylor's scheme is risky. List at least three risks from implementing this scheme.