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The Bean Trees
Barbara Kingsolver
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Chapter One: The One to Get Away
Chapters Two–Three
Chapter Four: Tug Fork Water
Chapters Five–Six
Chapter Seven: How They Eat in Heaven
Chapters Eight–Nine
Chapters Ten–Eleven
Chapters Twelve–Thirteen
Chapters Fourteen–Fifteen
Chapters Sixteen–Seventeen
Characters
Character List
Taylor Greer
Lou Ann
Estevan
Turtle
Alice Greer
Mattie
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Symbols
Key Facts
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Chapter One: The One to Get Away
Chapters Two–Three
Chapter Four: Tug Fork Water
Chapters Five–Six
Chapter Seven: How They Eat in Heaven
Chapters Eight–Nine
Chapters Ten–Eleven
Chapters Twelve–Thirteen
Chapters Fourteen–Fifteen
Chapters Sixteen–Seventeen
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Chapters TwoâThree Quiz
Chapters TwoâThree Quiz
1
of 5
Why does Angel Ruiz believe Lou Ann is no longer attracted to him?
He gained weight
He is bald
His leg was amputated
He is too old
2
of 5
On what holiday does Angel abandon Lou Ann?
Halloween
Christmas
Valentine's Day
New Year’s Day
3
of 5
What characteristic earns Turtle her nickname?
Her clinginess
Her silence
Her slow gait
Her baldness
4
of 5
What spirited, kind, and independent woman is the owner of Jesus Is Lord Used Tires?
Sandi
Mattie
Lou Ann
Alice
5
of 5
What eccentric decorations do Taylor and Turtle find in Mattie's vegetable garden?
Abstract sand sculptures
Wind mills
Old boots
Car parts
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CHARACTERS
Character List
CHARACTERS
Taylor Greer: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Important Quotations Explained
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
