"The Secret Life of Bees" Chapter 1-2

Why is Rosaleen arrested?

1) assaulting three white men 2) theft 3) disturbing the peace

What does Lily think will give her a "real chance" to learn how to be a beautiful, fashionable girl?

Going to Charms School

Before Lily went into first grade, T.Ray came to the peach stand to tell her something. What did he want to tell her? Why?

He wanted to tell her the truth about her mother's death in case people started gossiping at school.

What happened to Lily's mother?

Lily accidentally shot and killed her mother at age 4

During the overnight hours after she had asked for the charm bracelet, Lily sneaks out of the house and goes somewhere. Where does she go? Why?

Lily goes out to the orchard where she buried her mom's items. She kept everything close to her to make her feel like her mom was there with her.

Who is Rosaleen?

Lily's nanny

What major event on television captures Rosaleen's total attention?

President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law

What three "scraps of information" does Lily know about her mother?

She knows that she was skinny, nice, and had long black hair.

Why does Rosaleen want to go into town?

She wants to register to vote.

Lily wakes up T. Ray in the middle of the night to show him something. What does she want to show him? Why?

She wants to show him the swarm of bees in her wall. Thought it was spectacular, so she wanted at least someone to see it.

What did Mrs. Henry do for Lily?

Taught her that intelligence is worth more than beauty, helped her develop a passion for reading, and urge her to go to college.

How does Lily discover Rosaleen loved her "beyond reason"?

When Rosaleen stood up and saved the purple-dyed chick that T.Ray was trying to kill.