Characters
This character wants to be a rodeo clown.
Angel Ruiz
Where Dwayne Ray's baptism water comes from
Tug Fork
Taylor's love interest
Estevan
What Taylor fears
tires
Reason that Taylor was called a "Nutter" in Pittman County
she picked walnuts for money
This character owns Jesus is Lord Used Tires
Mattie
Where Taylor had her very first job.
Pittman County Hospital
What Sandi uses for childcare
Kid Central Station
Mattie's code for helping immigrants
"going birdwatching"
Last name adopted by Estevan & Esperanza
Two-Two
This character is shot and loses her husband in one day.
Jolene Shanks/Hardbine
Where Lou Ann gets a permanent job
Red Hot Mama's Salsa Factory
Fate of Turtle's Shirley Poppy doll
buried
Only blooms once a year.
cereus flower
Turtle's full adopted name
April Turtle Greer
This character is a strawberry blonde social worker.
Cynthia
Where Mrs. Hoge works
Broken Arrow Motor Lodge
Ultimate recipient of the St. Christopher Medallion
Turtle
Represents the Mayan people's freedom from all cages
quetzal
Length of time Taylor has to adopt Turtle before Child Protective Services takes her
2-3 weeks
This character tells Taylor that Turtle has "failure to thrive"
Dr. Pelinowsky
Place where Taylor, Esteban, Turtle, and Esperanza are stopped by immigration in the car
New Mexico border
What do Taylor and LouAnn first have an argument about?
That they are turning into a family and Taylor doesn't like being the 'man' of the relationship.
The possibility of calling this source helped Taylor through rough times
1-800-THE-LORD
FINAL JEOPARDY: Make your wagers!
Explain how the characters in The Bean Trees are like a Wisteria Vine.