The Secret Life Of Bees Novel! Trivia Quiz

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  • 1. 

    How old was Lily when she killed her mother?

    • A.

      6

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      3

    • E.

      2

    Correct Answer
    C. 4
  • 2. 

    What did Rosaleen steal from the Baptist church?

    • A.

      Two fans

    • B.

      A bible

    • C.

      A gossip hymn

    • D.

      A prayer book

    • E.

      Two paper fans

    Correct Answer
    E. Two paper fans
    Explanation
    Rosaleen stole two paper fans from the Baptist church.

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  • 3. 

    What did Lily want for her fourteenth birthday?

    • A.

      A charm bracelet

    • B.

      Earrings

    • C.

      Her mother's forgiveness

    • D.

      Her father's love

    • E.

      A necklace

    Correct Answer
    A. A charm bracelet
    Explanation
    Lily wanted a charm bracelet for her fourteenth birthday.

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  • 4. 

    What led Lily and Rosaleen to Boatwright's house?

    • A.

      They are related to Rosaleen

    • B.

      Lily remembered her mother had a worker who was a bee keeper

    • C.

      Lily saw the Black Madonna on a honey jar

    • D.

      Both B and C

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Lily saw the Black Madonna on a honey jar
    Explanation
    Lily and Rosaleen were led to Boatwright's house because Lily saw the Black Madonna on a honey jar. This discovery sparked Lily's memory of her mother having a worker who was a beekeeper, which further motivated them to seek out the Boatwright sisters. The Black Madonna symbolizes a connection to Lily's mother and holds a significant meaning for her, leading them on their journey to Boatwright's house.

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  • 5. 

    What did May do when she became upset and overwhelmed?

    • A.

      She would hum "Oh! Susanna"

    • B.

      She would put paper with writing on the stone wall

    • C.

      She would speak with August

    • D.

      She would play with the bees

    • E.

      Both A and B

    Correct Answer
    E. Both A and B
    Explanation
    May did two things when she became upset and overwhelmed. First, she would hum "Oh! Susanna" as a way to calm herself down. Second, she would put paper with writing on the stone wall, possibly as a way to express her emotions or to distract herself from what was upsetting her. Therefore, the correct answer is both A and B.

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  • 6. 

    Lily's mother had a picture of what?

    • A.

      August Boatwright

    • B.

      T. Ray

    • C.

      Lily

    • D.

      The Black Madonna

    • E.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. The Black Madonna
    Explanation
    Lily's mother had a picture of The Black Madonna.

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  • 7. 

    What does T. Ray give Deborah?

    • A.

      A locket

    • B.

      Nothing

    • C.

      His love

    • D.

      A necklace

    • E.

      A whale pin

    Correct Answer
    E. A whale pin
    Explanation
    T. Ray gives Deborah a whale pin.

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  • 8. 

    What do the women rub on the statue of Our Lady of Chains?

    • A.

      Orange juice

    • B.

      Peach juice

    • C.

      Nothing it would be disrespectful

    • D.

      Honey

    Correct Answer
    D. Honey
    Explanation
    The women rub honey on the statue of Our Lady of Chains as a sign of devotion and reverence. This act is a form of offering and is believed to bring blessings and protection. Honey is often associated with sweetness and purity, symbolizing the love and grace of the Virgin Mary. By anointing the statue with honey, the women demonstrate their faith and seek a closer connection with the divine.

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  • 9. 

    What town is Lily originally from?

    • A.

      Sylvan, North Carolina

    • B.

      Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    • C.

      Tiburon, North Carolina

    • D.

      Atlanta, Georgia

    Correct Answer
    A. Sylvan, North Carolina
    Explanation
    Lily is originally from Sylvan, North Carolina.

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  • 10. 

    What good deed does June use her time doing?

    • A.

      Singing for people in a nursing home

    • B.

      Playing piano for elderly people

    • C.

      Playing the cello for dying elderly people

    • D.

      She is indignant and doesn't like the elderly

    Correct Answer
    C. Playing the cello for dying elderly people
    Explanation
    June uses her time playing the cello for dying elderly people. This suggests that she engages in a compassionate and selfless act, providing comfort and solace to those in their final moments. It shows her dedication to using her musical talent to bring joy and peace to those who may be in pain or suffering.

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  • 11. 

    What does Lily lie to people and say her surname is?

    • A.

      Honeycut

    • B.

      Owens

    • C.

      Boatwright

    • D.

      Williams

    • E.

      Murphy

    Correct Answer
    D. Williams
    Explanation
    Lily lies to people and says her surname is Williams.

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