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The Bean Trees

Barbara Kingsolver

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- Taylor Greer
- Lou Ann
- Estevan
- Turtle
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- Mattie
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Chapters Twelve-Thirteen Quiz

Quizzes Chapters Twelve-Thirteen Quiz

1 of 5
Why does Mattie take Taylor, Esperanza and Estevan to the desert?

To watch clouds
To smell the rain
To evade the police
To receive new refugees

2 of 5
Who is babysitting Turtle when she is attacked in the park?

Edna Poppy
Esperanza
Mrs. Parsons
Answers a) and c)

3 of 5
Who is Cynthia?

A police officer
A social worker
Taylor's sister
Turtle's biological mother

4 of 5
How does Mattie describe her first impression of Taylor?

A strong, capable woman
A classic beauty
A bewildered parent
A lost cause

5 of 5
What do Taylor, Turtle, Esperanza and Estevan seek in Oklahoma?

Turtle's family
Another sanctuary for refugees
An adoption lawyer
Answers a) and b)

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