The Bees Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz

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What did Sir Linden demand from Flora?

To collect nectar for the hive

To deliver a message to the Sage

To assist with the sanitation work

To groom his bottom area (correct)

What did Flora accidentally fall through while trying to escape?

A ventilation shaft

A window

A hidden trapdoor

A door onto a stairway (correct)

What was Flora's immediate reaction when Sir Linden confronted her?

She asked for help from the guards

She shoved him away (correct)

She explained her position

She laughed at him

Why did Flora look down beneath the landing board?

To find other creatures Signup and view all the answers

Who intervened on Flora's behalf during the confrontation with the Thistle guard?

Lily500, a forager Signup and view all the answers

What is Flow considered to be?

The Queen's Love and a sacrament of devotion Signup and view all the answers

What type of workers did Flora encounter in the morgue?

Sanitation workers Signup and view all the answers

What did Sister Teasel argue about Flora's position?

Flora should be more grateful for her position Signup and view all the answers

What did the Thistle guard instruct Flora to do while she was hiding?

Lick his feet clean Signup and view all the answers

What event occurs after the strict feeding time for the larvae?

The nurses stop feeding, allowing the larvae to transition Signup and view all the answers

What did Flora realize about the sanitation workers she encountered?

They were able to fly bodies out from the landing board Signup and view all the answers

Which statement did Sister Teasel assert in her argument with Flora?

Desire and vanity are both sinful Signup and view all the answers

What was Flora’s desire in the nursery?

To be moved to Category 2 Signup and view all the answers

What did Sister Teasel accuse Flora of being?

Greedy, ugly, and obstinate Signup and view all the answers

How did Flora feel after her interaction with the sanitation worker?

Excited yet embarrassed Signup and view all the answers

What did the nurses do after completing their feeding duties?

They cleaned the cribs Signup and view all the answers

What was Flora's primary role in the hive after her initial day with the Queen?

Sanitation worker Signup and view all the answers

What were the first three panels that Flora was familiar with?

The Honey Flow, The Kindness, The Visitation Signup and view all the answers

How did the Queen react to her pain when Flora offered to get help?

She dismissed Flora's concerns. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event did the Fifth Panel (The Golden Leaf) represent?

A chaotic explosion affecting the hive. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Flora feel compelled to know the last three panels?

Believing it could protect the hive. Signup and view all the answers

What emotions did Flora experience when she returned to the chambers after touching the panels?

Regret and sadness. Signup and view all the answers

Who announced the end of Flora's time with the Queen?

Lady Bernet. Signup and view all the answers

What did Flora smell when she was interacting with the Sixth Panel?

The scent of the nursery. Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the change in the Queen's scent according to the bees?

The Queen was sick with a disease. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the dead baby that the Queen was holding?

It fell apart when passed to another bee. Signup and view all the answers

How did the bees react to the Queen's reign at the end of her rule?

They expressed that her reign had ended. Signup and view all the answers

What action did the Thistle take towards the Queen at the end?

The Thistle was chosen to kill the Queen. Signup and view all the answers

What did Flora do during the Queen's final moments?

Flora cried and apologized to the Queen. Signup and view all the answers

What unusual characteristic did the officers observe about Flora?

She was obscenely ugly and excessively large. Signup and view all the answers

How did Sister Sage initially encourage Flora to follow her?

By giving her a drop of honey. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sister Sage understand about Flora without speaking directly to her?

Flora is hungry. Signup and view all the answers

What physical indication is used to signify a senior bee?

Hard and shiny bands. Signup and view all the answers

What concern does Sister Teasel express regarding the nursery?

They lost six nurses since the last inspection. Signup and view all the answers

What fate does Sister Sage say Flora will undergo during the experiment?

She will lose the use of her tongue and memory. Signup and view all the answers

What alarming event is occurring that could affect the baby bees?

Foragers have been falling from the sky. Signup and view all the answers

How does Sister Teasel react to Flora speaking?

She is shocked and judgmental. Signup and view all the answers

What was Flora's initial feeling about flying after Category Two?

Indifferent and had no desire to fly Signup and view all the answers

What did Flora use to cover her baby in the morgue?

A broken lid of wax Signup and view all the answers

Who emerged victorious in the rivalry between the Teasel Princess and the Sage Princess?

The Sage Princess Signup and view all the answers

Why did Flora believe her daughter was too young to lead?

She was too injured to take charge Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Flora use to convey information to other bees?

She performed a dance on a cluster of bees Signup and view all the answers

What significant event occurred at the end of the story regarding the beekeeper?

He passed away and sold the Orchard Tree Signup and view all the answers

What action did the bees decide to take after Flora's daughter's injuries?

They sought out new territory for a hive Signup and view all the answers

What did Flora force into her daughter's mind despite experiencing pain?

Her own knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Summary

The book The Bees personifies a beehive as a totalitarian society.
A bee's life has 6-7 stages, represented in the book as different bee classes.
Themes include male/female relationships, classism, and racism.
Flora, a sanitation worker, gains some memory back and moves up in the hierarchy.
The Queen Bee is the figurehead in their religion.
Drones, called "Sir", are named after trees.
Thousands of bees died in a cluster.

Chapter One (Introduction)

Flora717, a sanitation worker, is born in Arrivals Hall.
Many cells are still vacant for new arrivals.
A young bee flew away during an inspection and lost a wing. Authorities found her deformed and killed her, saying deformity is evil.
Sister Sage is surprised by Flora's height and size, as sanitation workers are usually not this large.
Sister Sage gives Flora honey to encourage her to follow her in silence.

Chapter Two (Flora Was Asked If She Wanted To Do An Experiment; Nursery Worker)

Sister Sage takes Flora to Arival's Hall.
A male bee is honored with pastries.
Bees communicate with antennas.
Flora gets a sense of the Queen Bee's scent.
Sister Sage understands Flora's hunger and directs her towards a room.

Chapter Three (Flora Starting Her Experiment as a Nursery Worker)

Hard and shiny bands differentiate senior bees.
A new bee has wet fur.
Sister Teasel introduces herself as characterized by judgment against Flora.
Foragers are falling to their deaths—no one knows why.
Baby bees die in the absence of pollen.
Flora made comments about how big she was, which shocked Sister Teasel.
Sister Teasel makes suggestions if Flora is to continue her experiment, that she will lose her tongue when the time comes. Sister Sage says this is acceptable.
Sister Teasel thinks Flora is ugly.

Chapter Four (Flora Working in the Nursery)

Nurseries are populated by female bees only.
There are no male larvae in the current season.
The hives' fluids are used to nourish the young larvae.
Sister Teasel witnesses Flora's flow to the larvae.
Flora's work is redirected to assisting the larvae.

Chapter Five (Flora Working in Category Two; Fertility Police Killed Flora's First Baby)

Sister Sage takes Flora to "Category Two".
Flora complains of boredom.
Sister Sage asks Flora about the importance of feeding times.
Flora explains that feeding times are important.

Chapter Six (Clover Died, Flora in Detention Centre, Groups of Sanitation Workers)

Flora is questioned by other priestesses.
Flora is accused of the death of a bee, Clover.
Clover defended herself by saying she never laid eggs.
Sister Sage used her venom to kill Clover.
Priestesses discuss killing Flora.

Chapter Seven (Spring Starting and Sir Linden)

The foragers arrive in the spring.
Floral hid in the shadows.
The fragrant pollen of the flowers attracted Flora.
Flora saw a group of large bees (Sir Linden).
The large bees were described as “handsome.”
Several male bees are eager for honey.

Chapter Eight (Hive Under Attack)

Foragers rush through the atrium.
Sanitation workers move near the landing board.
Flora sees dead animals beneath the landing board, and grass.
A thistle guard stops Flora, whom she disobeys, by licking the thistle guards' feet.

Chapter Nine (Wasp Attacking the Hive)

The hive is alerted to a wasp attack.
The wasps focus on killing bees who defend the hive.
Flora defends the hive.
Sanitation workers kill the wasp.

Chapter 10 (Introduction of Flora to the Panels)

The air is filled with the Queen's love.
Some pitchers are in the room.

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Test your knowledge on the first two chapters of The Bees, where you will encounter the beginning of Flora717's journey in a beehive society. Explore themes such as classism, female/male roles, and how different bee classes function within a totalitarian structure. Dive into the details as you assess your understanding of this thought-provoking narrative.