Secret Life of Bees

What big event happens on the first day of Mary Day?

• The police come to inquire about about Rosaleen

• June finally says she will marry Neil

• Lily has her talk with August

• T. Ray shows up to get Lily

Which is NOT a reason Lily leaves the honey house everyone seems to be mediating with Our Lady of Chains?

• She can't stand to see Mary wrapped in chains.

• She doesn't want to meditate.

• She doesn't want to remember the past.

• She feels like she is about to faint and needs some fresh air.

The protagonist of this book is?

• August

• Deborah

• Lily

• Zach

What does Lily do with the letter she writes to T-Ray?

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Discuss the significance of the epigraph at the beginning of the chapter: "Honeybees depend not only on physical contact with the colony, but also require its social companionship and support. Isolate a honeybee from her sisters and she will soon die" (Kidd 136).

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How does the setting of Sylvan, South Carolina, in the 1960s influence the events and characters in the first three chapters of "The Secret Life of Bees"?

• It creates a backdrop of racial tension that affects the characters' interactions.

• It provides a peaceful environment that contrasts with the characters' internal conflicts.

• It has no significant impact on the story or characters.

• It serves as a symbol of progress and change.

Discuss the significance of the bees as a symbol in the first three chapters. How do they relate to the themes of the novel?

• The bees symbolize chaos and disorder in Lily's life.

• The bees represent the potential for growth and change.

• The bees are a minor detail with no symbolic meaning.

• The bees symbolize the oppressive nature of society.

Evaluate the role of T. Ray Owens in shaping Lily's character and her perception of the world. What evidence from the text supports your analysis?

• T. Ray is a nurturing father who supports Lily's dreams.

• T. Ray's harshness and lack of affection contribute to Lily's feelings of inadequacy.

• T. Ray is an absent figure with little influence on Lily.

• T. Ray's kindness helps Lily develop a positive outlook on life.

Identify and analyze the primary conflict in the first three chapters of "The Secret Life of Bees." How does this conflict drive the plot forward?

• The conflict between Lily and her father, T. Ray, over her future.

• The conflict between Lily and society's expectations of women.

• The conflict between Lily and her desire to uncover her mother's past.

• The conflict between Lily and her best friend, Rosaleen.

What role does Rosaleen play in Lily's journey towards self-discovery in the first three chapters?

• Rosaleen discourages Lily from seeking her own identity.

• Rosaleen's presence has no impact on Lily's journey.

• Rosaleen acts as a passive observer in Lily's life.

• Rosaleen challenges Lily to confront her fears and insecurities.