The Bean Trees, Chapter 15

What tribal land do the traveler's drive in on in chapter 15?

• Cherokee

• Mayan

• Sioux

• Lakota

While having one last good time together at the lake, which of the following things do Taylor, Estevan, and Esperanza do for fun?

• Sit out on the cabin's porch

• Rent a boat

• Pick flowers

• All of the above

At the end of chapter 15, who does Taylor ask a favor of?

• Mattie and Irene

• Esperanza and Estevan

• Lou Ann and Angel

• Cynthia the social worker

Why does Taylor believe that Estevan and Esperanza look happier as they travel farther through Oklahoma?

• They're happy to be away from Tucscon.

• They're happy to be farther from the border.

• They're happy to be around people who look more like them.

• All of the above.

What causes Turtle to shout, "Mama!"?

• The sight of a bar

• The sight of a cemetary

• The sight of an old Cherokee woman

• A billboard advertisement

What "mountain" range is the Lake of the Cherokees located up against?

• Apalachian

• Rocky

• Ozark

• Sierra Nevada

What does Estevan do that proves he doesn't understand Taylor's romantic feelings for him?

• He kisses Esperanza in front of her.

• He takes off his shirt in the hot sun.

• He hands her a bouquet of flowers.

• All of the above.

How does Taylor figure out that Turtle's mother has passed away?

• Turtle tells her.

• Turtle buries a doll.

• Esperanza knew Turtle's mother.

• Irene tells Taylor.