Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Bean Trees? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Rhizobia are:
microorganisms that suck up nitrogen from soil
fancy potatoes
small beetles that like to live near cabbage roots
winged insects that turn into jewels after they hibernate
Q. In The Bean Trees, Turtle's upbringing is symbolized by:
a small bird's nest surrounded by cactus thorns
a clutch of tiny quail chicks trying to cross the road
a baby bird eating a pineapple
the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Q. The Bean Trees symbolizes the promise of hope through:
the scraggly ferns in the pot on Jonas Wilford Armistead's desk
the night cereus on Virgie Mae and Edna's porch
the green tomatoes in Mattie's garden
the wisteria vines in Roosevelt Park
Q. Taylor intended her journey west to be:
a glorious road trip into the great unknown
a journey to ye olde prospecting country. Yee haw!
an escape from Pittman County
an attempt to go boldly where no one has gone before
Q. To Taylor and her Mama, the Cherokee Nation represents:
an important connection to their family history
a last resort
an interesting topic to discuss at parties
a reason to wear feathers in their hair