<p> The Bean Trees Study Guide Chapters 7 & 8 (pp. 90-130)</p><p>Vocabulary: Write definitions below, using context clues (see pages). berating (p.99) – </p><p> perturbed (p.107) – </p><p> deprivation (p.122) –</p><p>Discussion Questions: Write complete sentence answers below each question.</p><p>1. Who are Estevan and Esperanza? Where are they from?</p><p>2. What comparison does Lou Ann make between Estevan and Angel?</p><p>3. What does Taylor mean, “It seemed to me that Turtle had to take practically everything on faith”?</p><p>4. How do you know that Lou Ann suffers from a very low self-esteem?</p><p>5. Who are Edna Poppy and Virgie Mae Parsons? Which is the more outspoken of the two?</p><p>6. Based on Mattie’s TV appearance, what can you conclude about Mattie’s Spanish speaking “visitors”? 7. What does Mattie say happens to illegal immigrants who are sent back home?</p><p>8. What is the significance of Estevan’s parable (story) on pages 107 and 108?</p><p>9. What disturbing news does Edna bring to Lou Ann in the park? What does Lou Ann do as a result?</p><p>10. Where do you think Mattie goes when she tells Taylor she is going birdwatching?</p><p>11. What does Dr. Pelinowsky’s exam reveal about Turtle? </p><p>Prediction: Before you read the next chapter, make a prediction about what might happen based on the information you have read so far. DO NOT give “yes” or “no” answer only – EXPLAIN your reasoning.</p><p>12. What will Estevan tell Taylor about his and Esperanza’s life in Guatemala?</p><p>Summary: Write a summary below of the main events for Chapters 7 & 8, telling what has been happening to Taylor, Turtle, and Lou Ann. Recall some of the new people in their lives.</p>