SparkNotes: The Bean Trees: Analysis of Major Characters Quiz: Quick Quiz

1 of 5
Which character's avid activism broadens the scope of the novel to global politics?

Lou Ann
Mattie
Alice
Taylor

2 of 5
What is notable about Estevan's manner of speaking?

His sonorous voice
His emotional range
His wild gesticulations
His impeccable grammar

3 of 5
What special characteristic links Turtle to her Native American heritage?

Her love of nature
Her respect toward matriarchs
Her talent for art
Her passion for storytelling

4 of 5
What indicates Lou Ann's increasing confidence and independence as a single mother?

Speaking out against sexism
Financially supporting herself
Celebrating her body's strength
All of the above

5 of 5
What aspect of Tucson, Arizona does Taylor find appealing?

The abundant job opportunities
The outlandish, unfamiliar landscape
The arts community
The daycares and schools

The Bean Trees

1 of 5
Which character's avid activism broadens the scope of the novel to global politics?

2 of 5
What is notable about Estevan's manner of speaking?

3 of 5
What special characteristic links Turtle to her Native American heritage?

4 of 5
What indicates Lou Ann's increasing confidence and independence as a single mother?

5 of 5
What aspect of Tucson, Arizona does Taylor find appealing?

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1 of 5 Which character's avid activism broadens the scope of the novel to global politics?

2 of 5 What is notable about Estevan's manner of speaking?

3 of 5 What special characteristic links Turtle to her Native American heritage?

4 of 5 What indicates Lou Ann's increasing confidence and independence as a single mother?

5 of 5 What aspect of Tucson, Arizona does Taylor find appealing?

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Themes MAIN IDEAS

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1 of 5
Which character's avid activism broadens the scope of the novel to global politics?

2 of 5
What is notable about Estevan's manner of speaking?

3 of 5
What special characteristic links Turtle to her Native American heritage?

4 of 5
What indicates Lou Ann's increasing confidence and independence as a single mother?

5 of 5
What aspect of Tucson, Arizona does Taylor find appealing?