Secret Life of Bees Chapter 8

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How do bees warn people that they are getting too close?

Back

Bees warn people by bumping their foreheads.

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Why has August never married?

Back

August never married because she wants to be free of another's demands.

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How many days does May spend away from the wailing wall, which she celebrates by making a special lunch?

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May spends 5 days away from the wailing wall.

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Why did August paint the house pink?

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August painted the house pink because the color makes May happy.

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Who is Big Mama?

Back

Big Mama is August's Grandmother, also known as the Calendar Sisters' Grandmother.

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What is the significance of the wailing wall in the story?

Back

The wailing wall is a place where May goes to express her grief and emotions.

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How does the color pink relate to the characters in the story?

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The color pink is associated with happiness and comfort for May.

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What role do the Calendar Sisters play in the story?

Back

The Calendar Sisters represent family, tradition, and the importance of female relationships.

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What does August teach Lily about beekeeping?

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August teaches Lily about the importance of bees in nature and the responsibility of caring for them.

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How does Lily's relationship with her mother influence her character development?

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Lily's relationship with her mother shapes her search for identity and understanding of love.