Understanding Bees and Personal Memories

The transcript explores the narrator's experiences with bees, family dynamics, and personal struggles. It begins with a description of the queen bee's role in the hive and transitions to the narrator's encounters with bees in her bedroom. The narrative delves into family dynamics, particularly with Rosaline and T-Ray, and reflects on the narrator's memories of her deceased mother. The story concludes with insights into life in Sylvan, South Carolina, and the narrator's personal challenges.

What happens to the hive when the queen bee is removed?

• The workers become more productive.

• The hive becomes chaotic and disorganized.

• The workers quickly sense her absence.

• The hive starts producing more honey.

How does the narrator describe the sound of bees in her room?

• Like a high-pitched Z.

• Like a gentle breeze.

• Like a soft whisper.

• Like a roaring engine.

What does Rosaline believe about bees swarming?

• They swarm before death.

• They swarm for fun.

• They swarm to find a new home.

• They swarm for food.

What is the narrator's only memory of her mother?

• Her mother reading a bedtime story.

• Her mother cooking dinner.

• The day her mother died.

• Her mother singing a lullaby.

How does the narrator feel about the giant peach sign?

• She is proud of it.

• She is indifferent to it.

• She loves it.

• She hates it.