Understanding Bees and Personal Reflections

The transcript explores Lily's experiences with bees and her reflections on her mother's death. It delves into her relationship with Rosaline, her stand-in mother, and her memories of the day her mother died. The narrative is set in 1964 and highlights themes of loss, longing, and the search for maternal love.

What is the primary role of the queen bee in the hive?

• To gather food

• To protect the hive

• To unify the community

• To produce honey

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

• Like a soft whisper

• Like a high-pitched z

• Like a gentle breeze

• Like a roaring engine

What does Rosaline believe about bees swarming?

• They bring good luck

• They swarm before death

• They signal a change in weather

• They are a sign of prosperity

What does Lily long for when she thinks of her mother?

• Her mother's forgiveness

• Her mother's cooking

• Her mother's stories

• Her mother's laughter

What significant event does Lily recall about the day her mother died?

• Her mother reading her a story

• Her mother baking a cake

• Her mother packing a suitcase

• Her mother planting flowers